How to pronounce tournedos
Say it like TOOR-nuh-doh. Tournedos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOR).
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- TOOR
- nuh
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tournedos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tournedos
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOOR-nuh-doh.
What does tournedos mean?
- Filet mignon.
Where does tournedos come from?
Borrowed from French tournedos, from tourner (“to turn”) + dos (“back”).
Questions about saying tournedos
How do you pronounce tournedos?
Say TOOR-nuh-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʊrnədoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʊənədəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tournedos?
Tournedos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOR). Broken into parts: TOOR · nuh · doh.
Is tournedos 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 /ˈtʊənədəʊ/ (TOOR-nuh-doh).