How to pronounce charcuterie
Say it like shar-KOO-tuh-ree. Charcuterie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- shar
- KOO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The ch is 'sh': 'shar-KOO-tuh-ree'.
Charcuterie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sharGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of charcuterie
- 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: shah-KOO-tuh-ree.
What does charcuterie mean?
- The practice of cooking and preparing ready-to-eat meat products, especially pork.
- Cured meat that is ready to be eaten, especially pork.
- A shop or part of a shop specializing in cured meat.
Where does charcuterie come from?
Borrowed from French charcuterie.
Questions about saying charcuterie
How do you pronounce charcuterie?
Say shar-KOO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɑrˈkutəri/. In British English it is /ʃɑːˈkuːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charcuterie?
Charcuterie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: shar · KOO · tuh · ree.
Is charcuterie 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 /ʃɑːˈkuːtəri/ (shah-KOO-tuh-ree).