How to pronounce souvenirs
Say it like soo-vuh-NEERZ. Souvenirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ).
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- soo
- vuh
- NEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souvenirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of souvenirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-vuh-NEERZ.
What does souvenirs mean?
- plural of souvenir How to pronounce souvenir
- third-person singular simple present indicative of souvenir How to pronounce souvenir
Words that rhyme with souvenirs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souvenirs.
Questions about saying souvenirs
How do you pronounce souvenirs?
Say soo-vuh-NEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuvəˈnɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːvəˈnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souvenirs?
Souvenirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ). Broken into parts: soo · vuh · NEERZ.
Is souvenirs 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 /ˌsuːvəˈnɪəz/ (soo-vuh-NEERZ).