How to pronounce thieboudienne
Say it like CHEB-oo-jun. Thieboudienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEB).
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- CHEB
- oo
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thieboudienne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thieboudienne
American and British speakers say thieboudienne in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛbudʒən/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛbuːdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEB-oo-jun.
What does thieboudienne mean?
- A traditional dish from Senegal, consisting of fish and rice with tomato sauce.
Where does thieboudienne come from?
From French thiéboudiène, a transcription of Wolof ceebu jën.
Questions about saying thieboudienne
How do you pronounce thieboudienne?
Say CHEB-oo-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛbudʒən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛbuːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thieboudienne?
Thieboudienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEB). Broken into parts: CHEB · oo · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say thieboudienne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛbudʒən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛbuːdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.