How to pronounce coiffure
Say it like kwo-FYUU-er. Coiffure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYUU).
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- kwo
- FYUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coiffure 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.
- FYUUSay 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 coiffure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwo-FYUU-uh.
What does coiffure mean?
- Hairstyle.
- To style or arrange hair.
Where does coiffure come from?
Borrowed from French coiffure.
Questions about saying coiffure
How do you pronounce coiffure?
Say kwo-FYUU-er. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈfjʊɚ/. In British English it is /kwɒˈfjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coiffure?
Coiffure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYUU). Broken into parts: kwo · FYUU · er.
Is coiffure 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 /kwɒˈfjʊə/ (kwo-FYUU-uh).