How to pronounce fougere
Say it like FOW-gher. Fougere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW).
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US American/ˈfaʊɡɚ/FOW-gher
UK British/ˈfaʊɡə/FOW-guh
- FOW
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fougere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fougere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOW-guh.
What does fougere mean?
noun
- Alternative form of fougère
Questions about saying fougere
How do you pronounce fougere?
Say FOW-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fougere?
Fougere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW). Broken into parts: FOW · gher.
Is fougere 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 /ˈfaʊɡə/ (FOW-guh).