How to pronounce farouche
Say it like fuh-ROOSH. Farouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOSH).
- fuh
- ROOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farouche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of farouche
American and British speakers say farouche in essentially the same way: /fəˈruʃ/ in the US and /fəˈruːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-ROOSH.
What does farouche mean?
- Sullen or recalcitrant.
Where does farouche come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French farouche.
Words that rhyme with farouche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farouche.
Questions about saying farouche
How do you pronounce farouche?
Say fuh-ROOSH. The American pronunciation is /fəˈruʃ/. In British English it is /fəˈruːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farouche?
Farouche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOSH). Broken into parts: fuh · ROOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say farouche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈruʃ/ and the British form is /fəˈruːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.