How to pronounce nouveau
Say it like noo-VOH. Nouveau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH).
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- noo
- VOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nouveau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nouveau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noo-VOH.
What does nouveau mean?
- New, fashionable.
- A wine released in the same year that the grapes were harvested to make it.
Where does nouveau come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French nouveau.
Words that rhyme with nouveau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nouveau.
Questions about saying nouveau
How do you pronounce nouveau?
Say noo-VOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌnuˈvoʊ/. In British English it is /nuːˈvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nouveau?
Nouveau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOH). Broken into parts: noo · VOH.
Is nouveau 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 /nuːˈvəʊ/ (noo-VOH).