How to Pronounce Boutique

To pronounce "boutique", say BOUT-iq-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /buːˈtiːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/buːˈtiːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boutique”

"boutique" has 3 syllables: bout-iq-ue. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

What does boutique mean?

noun

  1. A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.
  2. A small shop located within a larger one.

adjective

  1. Specialized in bespoke or custom-made products or services for clientele in a niche market.

    “a boutique law firm”

Words that rhyme with boutique

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

emporiumstorewarehouseplaceshopbusinessbookshopbookstore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boutique"?▾

"Boutique" has 3 syllables: bout · iq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "boutique"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boutique" is /buːˈtiːk/.

What does "boutique" mean?▾

Boutique: A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

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