How to pronounce doyenne
Say it like doy-EN. Doyenne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- doy
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doyenne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- doyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doyenne
American and British speakers say doyenne in essentially the same way: /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/ in the US and /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: doy-EN.
What does doyenne mean?
- A female doyen.
- The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.“Helen Thomas is frequently referred to as "the doyenne of the White House press corps".”
- A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert.
Where does doyenne come from?
Borrowed from French doyenne.
Words that rhyme with doyenne
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Questions about saying doyenne
How do you pronounce doyenne?
Say doy-EN. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/. In British English it is /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doyenne?
Doyenne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: doy · EN.
Do Americans and Brits say doyenne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/ and the British form is /ˌdɔɪˈɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.