How to Pronounce “boutique”
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- American (US)
- /buˈtik/
What “boutique” means
noun — A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /buˈtik/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “boutique” is not pronounced.
A loanword from French. French -que is a plain /k/ and the ou is /uː/, so the word ends on a hard k sound: “boo-TEEK”.
Where the stress falls. “boutique” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /buˈtik/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "boutique" mean?
boutique (noun): A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.
What is the IPA transcription of "boutique"?
/buˈtik/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "boutique"?
“boutique” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /buˈtik/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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