How to pronounce accoucheur
Say it like ak-oo-SHUR. Accoucheur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR).
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- ak
- oo
- SHUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accoucheur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of accoucheur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ak-oo-SHUR.
What does accoucheur mean?
- A person, especially a man, who delivers a baby (in childbirth).
Where does accoucheur come from?
Attested since 1727. Borrowed from French accoucheur, from accoucher (“to go to childbed, be delivered”), from Old French culcher (“to lie”), from Latin collocō (“to place, put, set in order, assign”), from con- + locō (“to put, place, set”).
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Words that rhyme with accoucheur
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Questions about saying accoucheur
How do you pronounce accoucheur?
Say ak-oo-SHUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌækuˈʃɝ/. In British English it is /ˌækuˈʃɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accoucheur?
Accoucheur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR). Broken into parts: ak · oo · SHUR.
Is accoucheur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌækuˈʃɜː/ (ak-oo-SHUR).