How to pronounce corsetiere
Say it like kor-suh-TYAIR. Corsetiere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYAIR).
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- kor
- suh
- TYAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corsetiere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of corsetiere
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-set-ih-AIR.
What does corsetiere mean?
- A female corsetmaker, or a woman in a shop who fits corsets.
Where does corsetiere come from?
From French corsetière.
Words that rhyme with corsetiere
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Questions about saying corsetiere
How do you pronounce corsetiere?
Say kor-suh-TYAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊrsəˈtjɛr/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːsɛtɪˈɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corsetiere?
Corsetiere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYAIR). Broken into parts: kor · suh · TYAIR.
Is corsetiere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌkɔːsɛtɪˈɛə/ (kaw-set-ih-AIR).