How to pronounce accoutrement
Say it like uh-KOO-ter-munt. Accoutrement 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
Accoutrement 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 accoutrement
- 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 accoutrement mean?
- A soldier's equipment, other than weapons and uniform.
- An article of clothing or equipment, in particular when used as an accessory.
- An identifying yet superficial characteristic.
Where does accoutrement come from?
Probably partly from Middle French accoustrement, acoustrement, acoutrement (French accoutrement), from accoustrer, from Old French acostrer (“arrange, sew up”), and partly from accoutre + -ment.
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Questions about saying accoutrement
How do you pronounce accoutrement?
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 accoutrement?
Accoutrement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · ter · munt.
Is accoutrement 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).