How to pronounce boulevardier
Say it like buul-uh-var-DEER. Boulevardier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEER).
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- buul
- uh
- var
- DEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boulevardier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boulevardier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buul-uh-vah-DEER.
What does boulevardier mean?
- A man who frequents the boulevards; thus, a man about town or bon vivant.
- A cocktail similar to a negroni but made with bourbon instead of gin.
- To strut or show off like a boulevardier.
Where does boulevardier come from?
Borrowed from French boulevardier, from boulevard + -ier.
Words that rhyme with boulevardier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boulevardier.
Questions about saying boulevardier
How do you pronounce boulevardier?
Say buul-uh-var-DEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʊləvɑrˈdɪr/. In British English it is /ˌbʊləvɑːˈdɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boulevardier?
Boulevardier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEER). Broken into parts: buul · uh · var · DEER.
Is boulevardier 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 /ˌbʊləvɑːˈdɪə/ (buul-uh-vah-DEER).