How to pronounce hachure
Say it like ha-SHOOR. Hachure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOR).
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- ha
- SHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hachure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- haKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of hachure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hash-YOOR.
What does hachure mean?
- To mark a map with hachures.
Where does hachure come from?
From French hachure (“crosshatching”), from hacher (“to hatch”).
Words that rhyme with hachure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hachure.
Questions about saying hachure
How do you pronounce hachure?
Say ha-SHOOR. The American pronunciation is /hæˈʃʊr/. In British English it is /hæʃˈjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hachure?
Hachure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOOR). Broken into parts: ha · SHOOR.
Is hachure 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 /hæʃˈjʊə/ (hash-YOOR).