How to pronounce chauffeuse
Say it like shoh-FURZ. Chauffeuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ).
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- shoh
- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chauffeuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of chauffeuse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: shoh-FURZ.
What does chauffeuse mean?
- Female equivalent of chauffeur. How to pronounce chauffeur
Where does chauffeuse come from?
Borrowed from French chauffeuse.
Words that rhyme with chauffeuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chauffeuse.
Questions about saying chauffeuse
How do you pronounce chauffeuse?
Say shoh-FURZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃoʊˈfɝz/. In British English it is /ʃəʊˈfɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chauffeuse?
Chauffeuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ). Broken into parts: shoh · FURZ.
Is chauffeuse 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 /ʃəʊˈfɜːz/ (shoh-FURZ).