How to pronounce viognier
Say it like vee-oh-NYAY. Viognier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYAY).
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- vee
- oh
- NYAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viognier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NYAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of viognier
American and British speakers say viognier in essentially the same way: /ˌvioʊˈnjeɪ/ in the US and /ˌviːɒˈnjeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: vee-o-NYAY.
What does viognier mean?
- A type of white wine-producing grape originally grown in the Rhône valley.
- A white wine made chiefly from viognier grapes.
Where does viognier come from?
Borrowed from French viognier.
Words that rhyme with viognier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viognier.
Questions about saying viognier
How do you pronounce viognier?
Say vee-oh-NYAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌvioʊˈnjeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌviːɒˈnjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viognier?
Viognier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYAY). Broken into parts: vee · oh · NYAY.
Do Americans and Brits say viognier the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvioʊˈnjeɪ/ and the British form is /ˌviːɒˈnjeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.