How to pronounce "τους" in English
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Hear native speakers say τους in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “τους”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
τους
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "τους" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "τους" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "τους" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "τους" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "τους is" sounds like "τους-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "τους" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Όμως το ίντερνετ, αν συνδυάσεις όλες τις περιπτώσεις σε αυτούς τους 4 τομείς”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “τους”
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σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι
Hear it in context: “τους”
2 clipsThe English word “τους”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (τους), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “τους” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @10:38
“και τι είχαμε πριν 30 χρόνια. σε αυτούς τους 3 τομείς που έχουν την γνώση τους και πιστεύουν ότι”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:55
“την ατζέντα 2030 να επιλύσουμε όπου η ψηφιοποίηση και το ίντερνετ θα βοηθήσουν. Όμως το ίντερνετ, αν συνδυάσεις όλες τις περιπτώσεις σε αυτούς τους 4 τομείς το πρόβλημα να ακούσεις μουσική στο Spotify με 2G.”
Pronounce: “τους”
- Syllables:
- τους
- Hear it in context
- τους
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"τους" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "τους" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about τους
How can I hear “τους” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “τους”?
Single-syllable words like "τους" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "τους" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.