How to pronounce terroir
Say it like tair-WOR. Terroir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- tair
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terroir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of terroir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tair-WAH.
What does terroir mean?
- The complete set of local conditions in which a particular wine or family of wines is produced, including soil type, weather conditions, topography, and wine-making savoir-faire.
Where does terroir come from?
Borrowed from French terroir.
Words that rhyme with terroir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terroir.
Questions about saying terroir
How do you pronounce terroir?
Say tair-WOR. The American pronunciation is /tɛrˈwɑr/. In British English it is /tɛəˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terroir?
Terroir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: tair · WOR.
Is terroir 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 /tɛəˈwɑː/ (tair-WAH).