How to pronounce ouvrier
Say it like oov-ree-YAY. Ouvrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAY).
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- oov
- ree
- YAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ouvrier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oovKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- YAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ouvrier
American and British speakers say ouvrier in essentially the same way: /uvriˈjeɪ/ in the US and /uːvriˈjeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: oov-ree-YAY.
What does ouvrier mean?
- A French laborer or manual worker.
Where does ouvrier come from?
Borrowed from French ouvrier.
Words that rhyme with ouvrier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ouvrier.
Questions about saying ouvrier
How do you pronounce ouvrier?
Say oov-ree-YAY. The American pronunciation is /uvriˈjeɪ/. In British English it is /uːvriˈjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ouvrier?
Ouvrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAY). Broken into parts: oov · ree · YAY.
Do Americans and Brits say ouvrier the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /uvriˈjeɪ/ and the British form is /uːvriˈjeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.