How to pronounce berceuse
Say it like bair-SOOZ. Berceuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOZ).
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- bair
- SOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berceuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of berceuse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bair-SURZ.
What does berceuse mean?
- A composition that resembles a lullaby, often in 6/8 time.
Where does berceuse come from?
Borrowed from French berceuse.
Words that rhyme with berceuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of berceuse.
Questions about saying berceuse
How do you pronounce berceuse?
Say bair-SOOZ. The American pronunciation is /bɛrˈsuz/. In British English it is /bɛəˈsɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berceuse?
Berceuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOZ). Broken into parts: bair · SOOZ.
Is berceuse 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 /bɛəˈsɜːz/ (bair-SURZ).