How to pronounce couture
Say it like koo-TOOR. Couture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOR).
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- koo
- TOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of couture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: koo-TYOOR.
What does couture mean?
- The production of high-end, custom-made clothing.
Where does couture come from?
Ellipsis of haute couture, ultimately from French couture.
Words that rhyme with couture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of couture.
Questions about saying couture
How do you pronounce couture?
Say koo-TOOR. The American pronunciation is /kuˈtʊr/. In British English it is /kuːˈtjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couture?
Couture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOR). Broken into parts: koo · TOOR.
Is couture 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 /kuːˈtjʊə/ (koo-TYOOR).