How to Pronounce "sous"
word
ˈsuz
SOOZ
sˈuːz
SOOZ
Definition
'Sous' is a French word meaning 'under.' In English, it usually appears in job titles in cooking, like 'sous-chef,' meaning the second in command in a kitchen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsuz
British English
sˈuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOOZ
UK
SOOZ
Listen in Context
The sous-chef helped prepare the dinner.
He works as a sous-chef in a famous restaurant.
The sous-chef is second in charge after the head chef.
If the head chef is sick, the sous-chef runs the kitchen.