How to pronounce garniture
Say it like GAR-nih-cher. Garniture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- nih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garniture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garniture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-nih-chuh.
What does garniture mean?
- Something that garnishes; a decoration, adornment or embellishment
- A matching array of plate armor and its accessories
Where does garniture come from?
From Middle English garnetture, from Anglo-Norman garniture, gerneiture, from Old French garneture (“accessory for a saddle”), from Old French garnir, guarnir, from Frankish *warnijan (“to prevent, deny”).
Questions about saying garniture
How do you pronounce garniture?
Say GAR-nih-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrnɪtʃər/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːnɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garniture?
Garniture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · nih · cher.
Is garniture 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 /ˈɡɑːnɪtʃə/ (GAH-nih-chuh).