How to pronounce atelier
Say it like uh-TEL-yay. Atelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- uh
- TEL
- yay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atelier 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of atelier
American and British speakers say atelier in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛˌljeɪ/ in the US and /əˈtɛljeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEL-yay.
What does atelier mean?
- A studio or workshop, especially for an artist, designer, or fashion house.
Questions about saying atelier
How do you pronounce atelier?
Say uh-TEL-yay. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛˌljeɪ/. In British English it is /əˈtɛljeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atelier?
Atelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: uh · TEL · yay.
Do Americans and Brits say atelier the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛˌljeɪ/ and the British form is /əˈtɛljeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.