How to pronounce saison
Say it like SAY-sahn. Saison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈseɪsɑn/SAY-sahn
UK British/ˈsɛzɒn/SEZ-on
- SAY
- sahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of saison
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SEZ-on.
What does saison mean?
noun
- A kind of highly carbonated pale ale.
Where does saison come from?
From French saison (“season”).
Questions about saying saison
How do you pronounce saison?
Say SAY-sahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪsɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛzɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saison?
Saison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · sahn.
Is saison pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɛzɒn/ (SEZ-on).