How to pronounce decoupage
Say it like day-koo-PAHZH. Decoupage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAHZH).
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- day
- koo
- PAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decoupage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of decoupage
American and British speakers say decoupage in essentially the same way: /ˌdeɪkuˈpɑʒ/ in the US and /ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: day-koo-PAHZH.
What does decoupage mean?
- An art technique in which paper cutouts (either from magazines etc or specially made) are glued onto the surface of an object and sometimes painted or decorated.
- An artwork made by this technique.
- To perform or use the art technique of decoupage.
Where does decoupage come from?
Borrowed from French découpage, from découper (“to cut up”).
Words that rhyme with decoupage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decoupage.
Questions about saying decoupage
How do you pronounce decoupage?
Say day-koo-PAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌdeɪkuˈpɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decoupage?
Decoupage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAHZH). Broken into parts: day · koo · PAHZH.
Do Americans and Brits say decoupage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdeɪkuˈpɑʒ/ and the British form is /ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.