aoussou

Questions

What does aoussou mean?

A 40-day period between the 25th of July and the 2nd of September, characterized by high humidity and high temperatures on some days.

Where does aoussou come from?

Borrowed from French Aoussou, from Tunisian Arabic أوسو (ʔawissu), from Sicilian agustu. Doublet of August.

How to pronounce aoussou

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “aoussou”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “aoussou”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “aoussou” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.