How to pronounce mouchoir
Say it like moosh-WOR. Mouchoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- moosh
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouchoir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mooshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mouchoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: moosh-WAH.
What does mouchoir mean?
- A handkerchief.
Where does mouchoir come from?
Borrowed from French mouchoir.
Words that rhyme with mouchoir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mouchoir.
Questions about saying mouchoir
How do you pronounce mouchoir?
Say moosh-WOR. The American pronunciation is /muʃˈwɑr/. In British English it is /muːʃˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouchoir?
Mouchoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: moosh · WOR.
Is mouchoir 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 /muːʃˈwɑː/ (moosh-WAH).