How to pronounce couchette
Say it like koo-SHET. Couchette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET).
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- koo
- SHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couchette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of couchette
American and British speakers say couchette in essentially the same way: /ˌkuˈʃɛt/ in the US and /ˌkuːˈʃɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-SHET.
What does couchette mean?
- A couch.
- A compartment on a passenger train having berths for sleeping.
- A berth in such a compartment.
Where does couchette come from?
Borrowed from French couchette.
Words that rhyme with couchette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of couchette.
Questions about saying couchette
How do you pronounce couchette?
Say koo-SHET. The American pronunciation is /ˌkuˈʃɛt/. In British English it is /ˌkuːˈʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couchette?
Couchette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET). Broken into parts: koo · SHET.
Do Americans and Brits say couchette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkuˈʃɛt/ and the British form is /ˌkuːˈʃɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.