How to pronounce persienne
Say it like pur-zee-EN. Persienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- pur
- zee
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persienne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of persienne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-see-EN.
What does persienne mean?
- Printed calico or similar material.
- A window blind with movable slats, similar to a Venetian blind.
Where does persienne come from?
Borrowed from French persienne (noun), from Middle French persienne f (adjective).
Words that rhyme with persienne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of persienne.
Questions about saying persienne
How do you pronounce persienne?
Say pur-zee-EN. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝziˈɛn/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsiˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persienne?
Persienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: pur · zee · EN.
Is persienne 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 /ˌpɜːsiˈɛn/ (pur-see-EN).