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How do you spell Couscous?

Correct spelling

couscous

Remember: it's 'cous-cous' - the Arabic word repeated twice, like the dish's tiny doubled grains.

Why is couscous spelled this way?

From Berber/Arabic kuskus, pounded small. Steamed semolina granules. The repeating 'cous' pattern: c-o-u-s twice. Not 'cuscus' or 'cooscoose'.

Common misspellings of couscous

cuscuscooscooscousecouscouscouse

Example

She served fluffy couscous with roasted vegetables and harissa sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell couscous?+
The correct spelling is "couscous". Remember: it's 'cous-cous' - the Arabic word repeated twice, like the dish's tiny doubled grains.
Is it cuscus or couscous?+
The correct spelling is "couscous", not "cuscus".

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