How to pronounce bonbonniere
Say it like bawn-buh-NEER. Bonbonniere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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US American/ˌbɔnbəˈnɪr/bawn-buh-NEER
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- bawn
- buh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonbonniere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does bonbonniere mean?
noun
- A small decorative container (box, dish or pouch) used to hold sweets.
Where does bonbonniere come from?
From French bonbonnière, from bonbon + -ière.
Words that rhyme with bonbonniere
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Questions about saying bonbonniere
How do you pronounce bonbonniere?
Say bawn-buh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɔnbəˈnɪr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonbonniere?
Bonbonniere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: bawn · buh · NEER.