How to pronounce boutique
Say it like boo-TEEK. Boutique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK).
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- boo
- TEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boutique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boutique
American and British speakers say boutique in essentially the same way: /buˈtik/ in the US and /buːˈtiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: boo-TEEK.
What does boutique mean?
- a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry
Where does boutique come from?
Borrowed from French boutique.
Words that rhyme with boutique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boutique.
Questions about saying boutique
How do you pronounce boutique?
Say boo-TEEK. The American pronunciation is /buˈtik/. In British English it is /buːˈtiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boutique?
Boutique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK). Broken into parts: boo · TEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say boutique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /buˈtik/ and the British form is /buːˈtiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.