How to pronounce croupiere
Say it like kroo-PYAIR. Croupiere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYAIR).
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- kroo
- PYAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croupiere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of croupiere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kroo-PYAIR.
What does croupiere mean?
- Synonym of crupper (“armor for a horse's buttocks”).
Where does croupiere come from?
Borrowed from French croupière.
Words that rhyme with croupiere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croupiere.
Questions about saying croupiere
How do you pronounce croupiere?
Say kroo-PYAIR. The American pronunciation is /kruˈpjɛr/. In British English it is /kruːˈpjɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croupiere?
Croupiere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYAIR). Broken into parts: kroo · PYAIR.
Is croupiere 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 /kruːˈpjɛə/ (kroo-PYAIR).