How to pronounce douzenier
Say it like doo-zuh-NEE-er. Douzenier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- doo
- zuh
- NEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Douzenier 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of douzenier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: doo-zuh-NEE-uh.
What does douzenier mean?
- A member of a douzaine.
Words that rhyme with douzenier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of douzenier.
Questions about saying douzenier
How do you pronounce douzenier?
Say doo-zuh-NEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌduzəˈniər/. In British English it is /ˌduːzəˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in douzenier?
Douzenier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: doo · zuh · NEE · er.
Is douzenier 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 /ˌduːzəˈniːə/ (doo-zuh-NEE-uh).