How to pronounce soubresaut
Say it like soo-bruh-SOH. Soubresaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- soo
- bruh
- SOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soubresaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of soubresaut
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-bruh-SOH.
What does soubresaut mean?
- A sudden jump from both feet, traveling forward in first, third, or fifth position and landing on both feet in the same position as they started.
Where does soubresaut come from?
Borrowed from French soubresaut, itself an obsolete form of sursaut.
Words that rhyme with soubresaut
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Questions about saying soubresaut
How do you pronounce soubresaut?
Say soo-bruh-SOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌsubrəˈsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsuːbrəˈsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soubresaut?
Soubresaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: soo · bruh · SOH.
Is soubresaut pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsuːbrəˈsəʊ/ (soo-bruh-SOH).