How to pronounce coiffeur
Say it like kwo-FER. Coiffeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER).
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- kwo
- FER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coiffeur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coiffeur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kwah-FUH.
What does coiffeur mean?
- A male hairdresser.
- To cut or style hair
Where does coiffeur come from?
Borrowed from French coiffeur, from coiffer, from Old French coife, from Late Latin cofia (“cap”).
Questions about saying coiffeur
How do you pronounce coiffeur?
Say kwo-FER. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈfɚ/. In British English it is /kwɑˈfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coiffeur?
Coiffeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER). Broken into parts: kwo · FER.
Is coiffeur 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 /kwɑˈfə/ (kwah-FUH).