How to pronounce coucher
Say it like KOW-cher. Coucher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coucher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coucher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOW-chuh.
What does coucher mean?
- One who couches.
- One who couches paper.
- The book in which a corporation or other body registers its particular acts.
Where does coucher come from?
From Middle English coucher, from Anglo-Norman; equivalent to couch + -er.
Questions about saying coucher
How do you pronounce coucher?
Say KOW-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊtʃər/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coucher?
Coucher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · cher.
Is coucher 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 /ˈkaʊtʃə/ (KOW-chuh).