How to pronounce douanier
Say it like doo-ah-nee-AY. Douanier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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US American/ˌduɑniˈeɪ/doo-ah-nee-AY
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- doo
- ah
- nee
- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Douanier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does douanier mean?
noun
- A French customs officer.
Where does douanier come from?
Borrowed from French douanier.
Words that rhyme with douanier
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Questions about saying douanier
How do you pronounce douanier?
Say doo-ah-nee-AY. The American pronunciation is /ˌduɑniˈeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in douanier?
Douanier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: doo · ah · nee · AY.