How to pronounce courgette
Say it like kuu-er-ZHET. Courgette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHET).
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- kuu
- er
- ZHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courgette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ZHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of courgette
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: koor-ZHET.
What does courgette mean?
- A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
- The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.
Where does courgette come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French courgette, diminutive of courge (“vegetable marrow, marrow squash”).
Words that rhyme with courgette
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Questions about saying courgette
How do you pronounce courgette?
Say kuu-er-ZHET. The American pronunciation is /kʊɚˈʒɛt/. In British English it is /kʊəˈʒɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courgette?
Courgette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHET). Broken into parts: kuu · er · ZHET.
Is courgette pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /kʊəˈʒɛt/ (koor-ZHET).