How to pronounce repoussoir
Say it like ruh-poo-SWOR. Repoussoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWOR).
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- ruh
- poo
- SWOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repoussoir 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.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of repoussoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-poo-SWAH.
What does repoussoir mean?
- The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth
Where does repoussoir come from?
Borrowed from French repoussoir.
Words that rhyme with repoussoir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repoussoir.
Questions about saying repoussoir
How do you pronounce repoussoir?
Say ruh-poo-SWOR. The American pronunciation is /rəpuˈswɑr/. In British English it is /rəpuːˈswɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repoussoir?
Repoussoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWOR). Broken into parts: ruh · poo · SWOR.
Is repoussoir 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 /rəpuːˈswɑː/ (ruh-poo-SWAH).