How to pronounce haute
Say it like HOHT. Haute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of haute
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHT.
Other ways to say haute
Haute also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HUHT /hʌt/
What does haute mean?
- high (especially in terms of fashion, cookery or anything considered to be typically French)
Where does haute come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French, extracted from terms such as haute cuisine and haute couture.
Words that rhyme with haute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of haute.
Questions about saying haute
How do you pronounce haute?
Say HOHT. The American pronunciation is /hoʊt/. In British English it is /əʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haute?
Haute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHT.
Is haute 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 /əʊt/ (OHT).