How to pronounce pineau
Say it like pih-NOH. Pineau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- pih
- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pineau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pineau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pih-NOH.
What does pineau mean?
- An alcoholic drink made from unfermented grape juice and cognac.
Where does pineau come from?
Borrowed from French pineau.
Words that rhyme with pineau
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Questions about saying pineau
How do you pronounce pineau?
Say pih-NOH. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈnoʊ/. In British English it is /pɪˈnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pineau?
Pineau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: pih · NOH.
Is pineau 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 /pɪˈnəʊ/ (pih-NOH).