How to pronounce gaucherie
Say it like goh-shuh-REE. Gaucherie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- goh
- shuh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaucherie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gaucherie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-shuh-REE.
What does gaucherie mean?
- A socially tactless or awkward act.
- Lack of tact; tactlessness; awkwardness.
Where does gaucherie come from?
Borrowed from French gaucherie.
Words that rhyme with gaucherie
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Questions about saying gaucherie
How do you pronounce gaucherie?
Say goh-shuh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡoʊʃəˈri/. In British English it is /ˌɡəʊʃəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaucherie?
Gaucherie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: goh · shuh · REE.
Is gaucherie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɡəʊʃəˈriː/ (goh-shuh-REE).