How to pronounce boulanger
Say it like BOW-lung-er. Boulanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW).
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- BOW
- lung
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulanger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of boulanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOW-lung-uh.
What does boulanger mean?
- Eggplant; aubergine.
Questions about saying boulanger
How do you pronounce boulanger?
Say BOW-lung-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊləŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊləŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulanger?
Boulanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOW). Broken into parts: BOW · lung · er.
Is boulanger 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 /ˈbaʊləŋə/ (BOW-lung-uh).