How to pronounce puce
Say it like PYOOS. Puce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of puce
American and British speakers say puce in essentially the same way: /pjus/ in the US and /pjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOOS.
What does puce mean?
- A brownish-purple color, sometimes more or less deep red or grayish.
- Of a brownish-purple color, sometimes more or less deep red or grayish.
Where does puce come from?
From French couleur puce, from Latin pūlex (“flea”).
Words that rhyme with puce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puce.
Questions about saying puce
How do you pronounce puce?
Say PYOOS. The American pronunciation is /pjus/. In British English it is /pjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puce?
Puce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say puce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjus/ and the British form is /pjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.