How to pronounce chanteuse
Say it like shahn-TOOZ. Chanteuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOZ).
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- shahn
- TOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chanteuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chanteuse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shon-TURZ.
What does chanteuse mean?
- A female singer; often specifically a popular or cabaret singer.
Where does chanteuse come from?
Borrowed from French chanteuse (“female singer”).
Words that rhyme with chanteuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chanteuse.
Questions about saying chanteuse
How do you pronounce chanteuse?
Say shahn-TOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑnˈtuz/. In British English it is /ʃɒnˈtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chanteuse?
Chanteuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOZ). Broken into parts: shahn · TOOZ.
Is chanteuse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɒnˈtɜːz/ (shon-TURZ).