How to pronounce soigneur
Say it like swuh-NYUR. Soigneur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYUR).
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- swuh
- NYUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soigneur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- swuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NYURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of soigneur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: swuh-NYUR.
What does soigneur mean?
- A non-riding member of a racing team whose role is to provide support (such as massages, supplies, and transportation) for the cyclists.
Where does soigneur come from?
Borrowed from French soigneur (“non-riding member of a cycling team; physiotherapist; trainer”), from soigner (“to look after, take care of; to nurse, treat”) + -eur (suffix forming masculine agent nouns from verbs).
Words that rhyme with soigneur
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Questions about saying soigneur
How do you pronounce soigneur?
Say swuh-NYUR. The American pronunciation is /swʌˈnjɝ/. In British English it is /swʌˈnjɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soigneur?
Soigneur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYUR). Broken into parts: swuh · NYUR.
Is soigneur 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 /swʌˈnjɜː/ (swuh-NYUR).