How to pronounce abreuvoir
Say it like uh-broov-WOR. Abreuvoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WOR).
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- uh
- broov
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abreuvoir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- broovKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of abreuvoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-broov-WAH.
What does abreuvoir mean?
- A cold water drinking fountain (for people) typically found in a public location; more generally, any fountain or water source (including for animals like birds, horses etc).
Where does abreuvoir come from?
Borrowed from French abreuvoir (“a watering place”).
Words that rhyme with abreuvoir
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Questions about saying abreuvoir
How do you pronounce abreuvoir?
Say uh-broov-WOR. The American pronunciation is /əbruvˈwɑr/. In British English it is /əbruːvˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abreuvoir?
Abreuvoir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WOR). Broken into parts: uh · broov · WOR.
Is abreuvoir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbruːvˈwɑː/ (uh-broov-WAH).