How to pronounce hauteur
Say it like oh-TUR. Hauteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hauteur. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- oh
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hauteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hauteur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-TUR.
What does hauteur mean?
- Haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.
Where does hauteur come from?
Borrowed from French hauteur.
Words that rhyme with hauteur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hauteur.
Questions about saying hauteur
How do you pronounce hauteur?
Say oh-TUR. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hauteur?
Hauteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: oh · TUR.
Is hauteur 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 /ɔːˈtɜː/ (aw-TUR).