How Do You Spell COUSINE?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌsa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "cousine" is often misspelled as "cousin" by English speakers. In fact, "cousine" is the feminine form of "cousin" in French, and it is pronounced as /ku.zin/ with stress on the second syllable. The "-e" at the end of "cousine" indicates that it is a feminine word, while "cousin" without an "-e" is masculine. So, next time you are referring to a female cousin in French, make sure to spell it correctly as "cousine".