How to pronounce couturier
Say it like koo-TUUR-ee-er. Couturier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUR).
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- koo
- TUUR
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couturier 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.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of couturier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: koo-TUUR-ee-uh.
What does couturier mean?
- A person who designs haute couture (high fashion).
- A company that is owned by or employs such a person; a fashion house.
Where does couturier come from?
Borrowed from French couturier.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying couturier
How do you pronounce couturier?
Say koo-TUUR-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /kuˈtʊriɚ/. In British English it is /kuːˈtʊriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couturier?
Couturier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUR). Broken into parts: koo · TUUR · ee · er.
Is couturier 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 /kuːˈtʊriə/ (koo-TUUR-ee-uh).