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How to pronounce “sou

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Pronunciation guide for sou

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sou with real speech in context.
Available examples
5 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Case for Radically Human BuildingsSou Fujimoto has designed this amazingly textured apartment building.
Definition summary
(historical) An old French copper coin equal to one twentieth of a livre or twelve deniers; one sou is to the livre as one shilling is to the pound.

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How to pronounce sou

The Case for Radically Human Buildings

Sou Fujimoto has designed this amazingly textured apartment building.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sou

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (historical) An old French copper coin equal to one twentieth of a livre or twelve deniers; one sou is to the livre as one shilling is to the pound.
  • (dated, slang) Cent; pocket money.
  • (dated) A thing of the smallest value; a whit; a jot.
  • [Verb]
  • preterite of sal; would, should

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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