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