How to pronounce souterrain
Say it like SOO-tuh-rayn. Souterrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- tuh
- rayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souterrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of souterrain
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-tuh-rayn.
What does souterrain mean?
- An underground chamber or passage sometimes used as a store, especially one associated with Iron Age settlements.
Where does souterrain come from?
From French souterrain, from sous (“under”) + terrain (“ground”).
Questions about saying souterrain
How do you pronounce souterrain?
Say SOO-tuh-rayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutəreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtəreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souterrain?
Souterrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · tuh · rayn.
Is souterrain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsuːtəreɪn/ (SOO-tuh-rayn).