How to pronounce accouche
Say it like uh-KOOSH. Accouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOSH).
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- uh
- KOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accouche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of accouche
American and British speakers say accouche in essentially the same way: /əˈkuʃ/ in the US and /əˈkuːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOOSH.
What does accouche mean?
- To aid in an accouchement; to assist (a mother) in the birth (of a child).
- To give birth (to a child); (figuratively) to bring into the world.
Where does accouche come from?
A back-formation from accouchement, or else from French accoucher.
Words that rhyme with accouche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accouche.
Questions about saying accouche
How do you pronounce accouche?
Say uh-KOOSH. The American pronunciation is /əˈkuʃ/. In British English it is /əˈkuːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accouche?
Accouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOSH). Broken into parts: uh · KOOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say accouche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkuʃ/ and the British form is /əˈkuːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.