How to pronounce baignoire
Say it like ben-WOR. Baignoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- ben
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baignoire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- benKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of baignoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ben-WAH.
What does baignoire mean?
- A box of the lowest tier in a theater.
Where does baignoire come from?
Borrowed from French baignoire (“bathtub”).
Words that rhyme with baignoire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baignoire.
Questions about saying baignoire
How do you pronounce baignoire?
Say ben-WOR. The American pronunciation is /bɛnˈwɑr/. In British English it is /bɛnˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baignoire?
Baignoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: ben · WOR.
Is baignoire 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 /bɛnˈwɑː/ (ben-WAH).