How to pronounce sautoir
Say it like soh-TWOR. Sautoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWOR).
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- soh
- TWOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sautoir 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.
- TWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sautoir
- 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-TWAH.
What does sautoir mean?
- A ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other (en sautoir).
- A chain to which a pendant is attached, worn around the neck.
- Alternative form of sautoire (“skillet, saute pan”).
Where does sautoir come from?
Borrowed from French sautoir.
Words that rhyme with sautoir
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Questions about saying sautoir
How do you pronounce sautoir?
Say soh-TWOR. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈtwɑr/. In British English it is /səʊˈtwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sautoir?
Sautoir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWOR). Broken into parts: soh · TWOR.
Is sautoir 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 /səʊˈtwɑː/ (soh-TWAH).