How to pronounce badinerie
Say it like BAD-in-ree. Badinerie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD).
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- BAD
- in
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badinerie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of badinerie
American and British speakers say badinerie in essentially the same way: /ˈbædɪnri/ in the US and /ˈbædɪnri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAD-in-ree.
What does badinerie mean?
- A brief and lively dance.
- The music to accompany this dance, or in this style.
Where does badinerie come from?
Borrowed from French badinerie.
Questions about saying badinerie
How do you pronounce badinerie?
Say BAD-in-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædɪnri/. In British English it is /ˈbædɪnri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badinerie?
Badinerie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAD). Broken into parts: BAD · in · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say badinerie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbædɪnri/ and the British form is /ˈbædɪnri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.