How to pronounce oui
Say it like WEE. Oui is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oui
American and British speakers say oui in essentially the same way: /wi/ in the US and /wiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE.
What does oui mean?
- Synonym of yes.
Where does oui come from?
Borrowed from French oui (“yes”).
Words that rhyme with oui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oui.
Words that sound like oui
Questions about saying oui
How do you pronounce oui?
Say WEE. The American pronunciation is /wi/. In British English it is /wiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oui?
Oui is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEE.
Do Americans and Brits say oui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wi/ and the British form is /wiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as oui?
Oui sounds the same as we, wee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.