How to pronounce seigneur
Say it like seh-NYUR. Seigneur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYUR).
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- seh
- NYUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seigneur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NYURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of seigneur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: seh-NYUR.
What does seigneur mean?
- A feudal lord or noble.
- The hereditary feudal ruler of Sark.
- A landowner in Canada; the holder of a seigneurie.
Where does seigneur come from?
Borrowed from Middle French seigneur, from Old French seignor.
Words that rhyme with seigneur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seigneur.
Questions about saying seigneur
How do you pronounce seigneur?
Say seh-NYUR. The American pronunciation is /sɛˈnjɝ/. In British English it is /sɛˈnjɝ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seigneur?
Seigneur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYUR). Broken into parts: seh · NYUR.
Is seigneur 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 /sɛˈnjɝ/ (seh-NYUR).