How to pronounce cartouche
Say it like kar-TOOSH. Cartouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOSH).
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- kar
- TOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartouche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cartouche
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOOSH.
What does cartouche mean?
- An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
- An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
- A decorative emblem on a globe or map.
Words that rhyme with cartouche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cartouche.
Questions about saying cartouche
How do you pronounce cartouche?
Say kar-TOOSH. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈtuʃ/. In British English it is /kɑːˈtuːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartouche?
Cartouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOSH). Broken into parts: kar · TOOSH.
Is cartouche 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 /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ (kah-TOOSH).