How to pronounce pochette
Say it like poh-SHET. Pochette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET).
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- poh
- SHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pochette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pochette
American and British speakers say pochette in essentially the same way: /poʊˈʃɛt/ in the US and /pɒˈʃɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: po-SHET.
What does pochette mean?
- A small handbag shaped like an envelope.
- Synonym of kit violin.
Where does pochette come from?
Borrowed from French pochette (“pocket”).
Words that rhyme with pochette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pochette.
Questions about saying pochette
How do you pronounce pochette?
Say poh-SHET. The American pronunciation is /poʊˈʃɛt/. In British English it is /pɒˈʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pochette?
Pochette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET). Broken into parts: poh · SHET.
Do Americans and Brits say pochette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /poʊˈʃɛt/ and the British form is /pɒˈʃɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.