How to pronounce coteau
Say it like kuh-TOH. Coteau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- kuh
- TOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coteau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coteau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-TOH.
What does coteau mean?
- A hilly upland including the divide between two valleys.
- The side of a valley.
Where does coteau come from?
From French coteau, from Old French costel, from Latin costa (“rib, side”).
Words that rhyme with coteau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coteau.
Questions about saying coteau
How do you pronounce coteau?
Say kuh-TOH. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtoʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coteau?
Coteau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: kuh · TOH.
Is coteau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈtəʊ/ (kuh-TOH).