How to pronounce couverture
Say it like KOO-ver-choor. Couverture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- ver
- choor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couverture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- choorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of couverture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOO-vuh-choor.
What does couverture mean?
- Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; a covering of such chocolate.
- Alternative spelling of coverture.
Where does couverture come from?
Borrowed from French couverture.
Questions about saying couverture
How do you pronounce couverture?
Say KOO-ver-choor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuvərtʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkuːvətʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couverture?
Couverture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ver · choor.
Is couverture 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 /ˈkuːvətʃʊə/ (KOO-vuh-choor).