how to pronounce ouzo

/ˈuː.zəʊ/

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ouzo is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of ouzo in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… from an ouzo and forming partnerships …”

meanings of ouzo

noun:

A serving of this drink.
An anise-flavoured aperitif, originating in Greece.

ouzo frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word ouzo occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.