How to pronounce girandole
Say it like JIR-un-dohl. Girandole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/JIR-un-dohl
UK British/ˈdʒɪrəndəʊl/JIR-un-dohl
- JIR
- un
- dohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girandole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of girandole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JIR-un-dohl.
What does girandole mean?
noun
- An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
- A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.
Where does girandole come from?
From French girandole, from Italian girandola, from girare (“to turn, gyrate”).
Questions about saying girandole
How do you pronounce girandole?
Say JIR-un-dohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪrəndəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girandole?
Girandole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR). Broken into parts: JIR · un · dohl.
Is girandole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒɪrəndəʊl/ (JIR-un-dohl).