How to pronounce faubourg
Say it like FOH-boorg. Faubourg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- boorg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faubourg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- boorgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of faubourg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-boorg.
What does faubourg mean?
- An outlying part of a city or town, beyond the walls; a suburb, especially of Paris, New Orleans, Montreal, or Quebec City.
Where does faubourg come from?
Borrowed from French faubourg.
Questions about saying faubourg
How do you pronounce faubourg?
Say FOH-boorg. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊbʊrɡ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊbʊəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faubourg?
Faubourg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · boorg.
Is faubourg 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 /ˈfəʊbʊəɡ/ (FOH-boorg).