How to pronounce bourguignon
Say it like bor-ghee-NYOHN. Bourguignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOHN).
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- bor
- ghee
- NYOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourguignon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bourguignon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: baw-ghee-NYOHN.
What does bourguignon mean?
- Beef bourguignon, or a similar dish replacing beef with some other ingredient.“They ordered a nice red to go with their bourguignon.”
- In a style typical of Burgundy (whether the administrative region, the earlier duchy, or both).“vegetable bourguignon”
Where does bourguignon come from?
An unadapted borrowing from French bourguignon.
Words that rhyme with bourguignon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bourguignon.
Questions about saying bourguignon
How do you pronounce bourguignon?
Say bor-ghee-NYOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɔrɡiˈnjoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌbɔːɡiˈnjəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourguignon?
Bourguignon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOHN). Broken into parts: bor · ghee · NYOHN.
Is bourguignon 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 /ˌbɔːɡiˈnjəʊn/ (baw-ghee-NYOHN).