How to pronounce boulangerie
Say it like boo-LANG-guh-ree. Boulangerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LANG).
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- boo
- LANG
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulangerie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boulangerie
American and British speakers say boulangerie in essentially the same way: /ˌbuˈlæŋɡəri/ in the US and /ˌbuːˈlæŋɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: boo-LANG-guh-ree.
What does boulangerie mean?
- A French or French-style bakery.
Where does boulangerie come from?
Borrowed from French boulangerie.
Questions about saying boulangerie
How do you pronounce boulangerie?
Say boo-LANG-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌbuˈlæŋɡəri/. In British English it is /ˌbuːˈlæŋɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulangerie?
Boulangerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LANG). Broken into parts: boo · LANG · guh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say boulangerie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbuˈlæŋɡəri/ and the British form is /ˌbuːˈlæŋɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.