How to pronounce accouter
Say it like uh-KOO-ter. Accouter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accouter 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.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accouter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KOO-tuh.
What does accouter mean?
- To furnish with dress or equipments, especially those for military service.
Where does accouter come from?
From Middle French accoutrer, from Old French acoustrer, from Vulgar Latin acconsūtūrāre (“to equip with clothes”), from Latin ad (“to”) + consūtūra (“sewing, clothes”), from Latin cōnsuō (“to sew together”), from Latin con- (“together”) +
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Words that rhyme with accouter
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Questions about saying accouter
How do you pronounce accouter?
Say uh-KOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈkutɚ/. In British English it is /əˈkuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accouter?
Accouter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · ter.
Is accouter 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 /əˈkuːtə/ (uh-KOO-tuh).