How to pronounce auberge
Say it like oh-BAIRZH. Auberge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAIRZH).
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- oh
- BAIRZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auberge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAIRZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of auberge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BAIRZH.
What does auberge mean?
- An inn or hostel.
Where does auberge come from?
Borrowed from French auberge.
Words that rhyme with auberge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of auberge.
Questions about saying auberge
How do you pronounce auberge?
Say oh-BAIRZH. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbɛrʒ/. In British English it is /əʊˈbɛəʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auberge?
Auberge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAIRZH). Broken into parts: oh · BAIRZH.
Is auberge 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 /əʊˈbɛəʒ/ (oh-BAIRZH).