How to pronounce tourette
Say it like tuh-RET. Tourette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- tuh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tourette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tourette
American and British speakers say tourette in essentially the same way: /təˈrɛt/ in the US and /təˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RET.
What does tourette mean?
- To exhibit the characteristic tics of Tourette syndrome.
Words that rhyme with tourette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tourette.
Questions about saying tourette
How do you pronounce tourette?
Say tuh-RET. The American pronunciation is /təˈrɛt/. In British English it is /təˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tourette?
Tourette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: tuh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say tourette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrɛt/ and the British form is /təˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.