How to pronounce chaussure
Say it like shoh-SYUU-er. Chaussure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYUU).
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- shoh
- SYUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaussure 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.
- SYUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chaussure
- 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-SYUU-uh.
What does chaussure mean?
- Any footwear.
Where does chaussure come from?
Borrowed from French chaussure.
Words that rhyme with chaussure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaussure.
Questions about saying chaussure
How do you pronounce chaussure?
Say shoh-SYUU-er. The American pronunciation is /ʃoʊˈsjʊɚ/. In British English it is /ʃəʊˈsjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaussure?
Chaussure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYUU). Broken into parts: shoh · SYUU · er.
Is chaussure 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 /ʃəʊˈsjʊə/ (shoh-SYUU-uh).