How to pronounce chinoiserie
Say it like shin-woz-uh-REE. Chinoiserie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- shin
- woz
- uh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinoiserie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chinoiserie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shin-woz-uh-REE.
What does chinoiserie mean?
- An artistic object influenced by Chinese art.
- A style in art that reflects the influence of Chinese art.
Where does chinoiserie come from?
Borrowed from French chinoiserie (“Chinese-esque”).
Words that rhyme with chinoiserie
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Questions about saying chinoiserie
How do you pronounce chinoiserie?
Say shin-woz-uh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪnwɑzəˈri/. In British English it is /ʃɪnwɒzəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinoiserie?
Chinoiserie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: shin · woz · uh · REE.
Is chinoiserie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɪnwɒzəˈriː/ (shin-woz-uh-REE).