How to pronounce cuissette
Say it like KWEE-set. Cuissette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuissette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cuissette
American and British speakers say cuissette in essentially the same way: /ˈkwisɛt/ in the US and /ˈkwiːsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEE-set.
What does cuissette mean?
- A small or light cuisse.
Where does cuissette come from?
From Middle English quischete, Old French cuissete (modern French cuissette).
Words that rhyme with cuissette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuissette.
Questions about saying cuissette
How do you pronounce cuissette?
Say KWEE-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwisɛt/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuissette?
Cuissette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · set.
Do Americans and Brits say cuissette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwisɛt/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.