How to pronounce bourguignonne
Say it like bor-ghee-NYON. Bourguignonne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYON).
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- bor
- ghee
- NYON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourguignonne 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.
- NYONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bourguignonne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: baw-ghee-NYON.
What does bourguignonne mean?
- Alternative form of bourguignon.
- Alternative form of bourguignon; (sometimes) misspelling of bourguignon.“bouillie bourguignonne”
Where does bourguignonne come from?
An unadapted borrowing from French bourguignonne, the feminine inflection of bourguignon for use with grammatically feminine French nouns.
Words that rhyme with bourguignonne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bourguignonne.
Questions about saying bourguignonne
How do you pronounce bourguignonne?
Say bor-ghee-NYON. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɔrɡiˈnjɑn/. In British English it is /ˌbɔːɡiˈnjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourguignonne?
Bourguignonne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYON). Broken into parts: bor · ghee · NYON.
Is bourguignonne 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 /ˌbɔːɡiˈnjɒn/ (baw-ghee-NYON).