How to pronounce vetkousie
Say it like FET-koh-see. Vetkousie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- koh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vetkousie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vetkousie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FET-koh-see.
What does vetkousie mean?
- The flowering plant Carpanthea pomeridiana.
Questions about saying vetkousie
How do you pronounce vetkousie?
Say FET-koh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtˌkoʊsi/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtˌkəʊsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vetkousie?
Vetkousie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · koh · see.
Is vetkousie 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 /ˈfɛtˌkəʊsi/ (FET-koh-see).