Cousin: how to say it, spell it and use it
cousin
/ˈkʌzən/
Short answer
The English word cousin is pronounced /ˈkʌzən/. It is spelled C-O-U-S-I-N and has 6 letters. With a or an: a cousin. The plural is cousins.
Example sentence
My cousin comes to my party.
A child of your aunt or uncle. It is used for boys and girls.
Key facts
- English
- cousin
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkʌzən/
- With a or an
- a cousin
- Plural
- cousins
- Spelling
- C-O-U-S-I-N
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce cousin?
Cousin is pronounced /ˈkʌzən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell cousin?
Cousin is spelled C-O-U-S-I-N. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of cousin?
The plural of cousin is cousins.
Do you say a or an before cousin?
Say a cousin.
How do you use cousin in a sentence?
For example: My cousin comes to my party.
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