How to pronounce accouterment
Say it like uh-KOO-ter-munt. Accouterment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- ter
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accouterment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accouterment
- 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-munt.
What does accouterment mean?
- American spelling of accoutrement.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying accouterment
How do you pronounce accouterment?
Say uh-KOO-ter-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkutɚmənt/. In British English it is /əˈkuːtəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accouterment?
Accouterment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · ter · munt.
Is accouterment 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 /əˈkuːtəmənt/ (uh-KOO-tuh-munt).