How to pronounce boudoir
Say it like boo-DWOR. Boudoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWOR).
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- boo
- DWOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boudoir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of boudoir
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-dwah.
What does boudoir mean?
- A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.
- An army tent.
Where does boudoir come from?
Borrowed from French boudoir, from bouder (“to sulk”), of Germanic origin.
Words that rhyme with boudoir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boudoir.
Questions about saying boudoir
How do you pronounce boudoir?
Say boo-DWOR. The American pronunciation is /buˈdwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈbuːdwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boudoir?
Boudoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWOR). Broken into parts: boo · DWOR.
Is boudoir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbuːdwɑː/ (BOO-dwah).