How to pronounce repoussage
Say it like ruh-POO-sahzh. Repoussage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO).
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US American/rəˈpusɑʒ/ruh-POO-sahzh
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- ruh
- POO
- sahzh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repoussage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sahzhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does repoussage mean?
noun
- The art or process of hammering out or pressing thin metal from the reverse side, either to produce decorative work or to level up part of an etched plate that has been worked so as to cause a depression.
Where does repoussage come from?
From French repoussage, from repousser.
Questions about saying repoussage
How do you pronounce repoussage?
Say ruh-POO-sahzh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpusɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repoussage?
Repoussage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POO). Broken into parts: ruh · POO · sahzh.