How to pronounce chevelure
Say it like shev-uh-LYUU-er. Chevelure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYUU).
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- shev
- uh
- LYUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chevelure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYUUSay 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 chevelure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shev-uh-LYUU-uh.
What does chevelure mean?
- The nebulous part of a comet or star.
- A head of hair.
- A periwig.
Where does chevelure come from?
Borrowed from French chevelure.
Words that rhyme with chevelure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chevelure.
Questions about saying chevelure
How do you pronounce chevelure?
Say shev-uh-LYUU-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɛvəˈljʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˌʃɛvəˈljʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chevelure?
Chevelure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYUU). Broken into parts: shev · uh · LYUU · er.
Is chevelure 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 /ˌʃɛvəˈljʊə/ (shev-uh-LYUU-uh).