soukous Syllabification: (sou·kous)Pronunciation: /ˈso͞oˈko͞os/Definition of soukous noun a style of African popular music characterized by syncopated rhythms and intricate contrasting guitar melodies, originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Origin:perhaps from French secouer 'to shake'soukous in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of soukous in the British & World English dictionary
