How to pronounce beignet
Say it like beh-NYAY. Beignet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYAY).
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- beh
- NYAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beignet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NYAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of beignet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BEN-yay.
What does beignet mean?
- A fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
- A Louisiana-style fried doughnut or fritter covered in powdered sugar.“We sat in a New Orleans cafe eating beignets and sipping cappuccinos.”
Where does beignet come from?
Borrowed from French beignet, ultimately of Frankish origin.
Words that rhyme with beignet
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Questions about saying beignet
How do you pronounce beignet?
Say beh-NYAY. The American pronunciation is /bɛˈnjeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beignet?
Beignet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYAY). Broken into parts: beh · NYAY.
Is beignet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbɛnjeɪ/ (BEN-yay).