How to pronounce chartreuse
Say it like shar-TROOZ. Chartreuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOZ).
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- shar
- TROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chartreuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sharKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chartreuse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shah-TRURZ.
What does chartreuse mean?
- A yellow or green liqueur made by Carthusian monks.
- A greenish-yellow color.
- A kind of enamelled pottery.
- Of a bright yellowish-green color.
Where does chartreuse come from?
Borrowed from French chartreuse.
Words that rhyme with chartreuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chartreuse.
Questions about saying chartreuse
How do you pronounce chartreuse?
Say shar-TROOZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑrˈtruz/. In British English it is /ʃɑːˈtrɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chartreuse?
Chartreuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOZ). Broken into parts: shar · TROOZ.
Is chartreuse 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 /ʃɑːˈtrɜːz/ (shah-TRURZ).