How to pronounce couchettes
Say it like koo-SHETS. Couchettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHETS).
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- koo
- SHETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couchettes 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.
- SHETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of couchettes
American and British speakers say couchettes in essentially the same way: /ˌkuˈʃɛts/ in the US and /ˌkuːˈʃɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-SHETS.
What does couchettes mean?
- plural of couchette How to pronounce couchette
Words that rhyme with couchettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of couchettes.
Questions about saying couchettes
How do you pronounce couchettes?
Say koo-SHETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌkuˈʃɛts/. In British English it is /ˌkuːˈʃɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couchettes?
Couchettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHETS). Broken into parts: koo · SHETS.
Do Americans and Brits say couchettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkuˈʃɛts/ and the British form is /ˌkuːˈʃɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.