How to Pronounce Fourchette

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fɔːˈʃɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fourchette”

"fourchette" has 3 syllables: fourch-ett-e.

What does fourchette mean?

noun

  1. A fork-shaped structure, specifically the fold of skin where the labia minora meet above the perineum (the frenulum labiorum pudendi).
  2. A fork-shaped instrument or device, specifically the forked structure between two fingers of a glove.

Related words

forkfrenulumfrenumforcquefossulafraenumfimbriaforkhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fourchette"?▾

"Fourchette" has 3 syllables: fourch · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fourchette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fourchette" is /fɔːˈʃɛt/.

What does "fourchette" mean?▾

Fourchette: A fork-shaped structure, specifically the fold of skin where the labia minora meet above the perineum (the frenulum labiorum pudendi).

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