How to pronounce restaurateur
Say it like res-tuh-ruh-TUR. Restaurateur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUR).
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- res
- tuh
- ruh
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restaurateur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of restaurateur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: res-tuh-ruh-TUR.
What does restaurateur mean?
- The owner of a restaurant.
Where does restaurateur come from?
Borrowed from French restaurateur.
Words that rhyme with restaurateur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restaurateur.
Questions about saying restaurateur
How do you pronounce restaurateur?
Say res-tuh-ruh-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛstərəˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛstərəˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restaurateur?
Restaurateur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUR). Broken into parts: res · tuh · ruh · TUR.
Is restaurateur 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 /ˌrɛstərəˈtɜː/ (res-tuh-ruh-TUR).