Cousins

/kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?)

//kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?)/ noun

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The verdict

“Cousins” has 10 generated spelling variants in the Portuguese index at frequency #42,856. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#42,856
frequency rank, Portuguese
3,948
“C” headwords
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - genitivo singular de Cousin

Key facts for Cousins
PropertyValue
HeadwordCousins
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?)
Letters7
Frequency rank#42,856
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Cousins” sits in Portuguese frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Cousins lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 10 spelling variants around Cousins (IPA /kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?)), anoun. Corpus frequency is #42,856 among 3,948 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for Cousins, with forms such as "ccousins", "cosuins", and "couisns". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Portuguese form is Cousins, spelled C-O-U-S-I-N-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    genitivo singular de Cousin
  2. 2
    plural de Cousin

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccousins
  • cosuins
  • couisns
  • cousinns
  • cousinss
  • cousisn
  • cousnis
  • coussins
  • cuosins
  • ocusins

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Cousins - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccousins1cosuins2couisns2cousinns1cousinss1cousisn2cousnis2coussins1
Edit distance from "Cousins"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Portuguese corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Cousins"?
"Cousins" is spelled C-O-U-S-I-N-S. The IPA pronunciation is /kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?).
What does "Cousins" mean?
As a noun, "Cousins" means: genitivo singular de Cousin
What are common misspellings of "Cousins"?
Common misspellings include "ccousins", "cosuins", "couisns", "cousinns", "cousinss". The correct spelling is "Cousins".
How do you pronounce "Cousins"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Cousins" is /kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?). Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Cousins" come from?
"Cousins" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Cousins”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is C-O-U-S-I-N-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /kuˈzɛ̃:s/ ouvir^(fonte ?) , ouvir^(fonte ?) (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list