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How to pronounce charcuterie

charcuterie
/ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

Charcuterie, sound by sound

/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʊ/as in bookA short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce charcuterie?

Charcuterie is pronounced /ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/ in American English.

How many syllables are in charcuterie?

Charcuterie has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in charcuterie?

The first syllable: /ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in charcuterie?

ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

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