How to Pronounce Courgette

To pronounce "courgette", say COURG-ett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kɔːˈʒɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kɔːˈʒɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “courgette”

"courgette" has 3 syllables: courg-ett-e.

What does courgette mean?

noun

  1. A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
  2. The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.

Synonyms

zucchini

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Related words

zucchinicucurbitecucurbitcukecowcumbercrookneckcumbercymling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "courgette"?▾

"Courgette" has 3 syllables: courg · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "courgette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "courgette" is /kɔːˈʒɛt/.

What does "courgette" mean?▾

Courgette: A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

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