How to pronounce sauterne
Say it like soh-TURN. Sauterne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN).
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- soh
- TURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sauterne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sauterne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-TURN.
What does sauterne mean?
- A wine imitating those of Sauternes.
Where does sauterne come from?
A deliberate misspelling by American vintners of the name of the famed French wine region Sauternes and the wines they produce.
Words that rhyme with sauterne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sauterne.
Questions about saying sauterne
How do you pronounce sauterne?
Say soh-TURN. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈtɝn/. In British English it is /səʊˈtɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sauterne?
Sauterne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURN). Broken into parts: soh · TURN.
Is sauterne 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 /səʊˈtɜːn/ (soh-TURN).