To pronounce "doyenne", say DOY-enn-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
doyenne
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DOY-enn-e
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"doyenne" has 3 syllables: doy-enn-e. It rhymes with doyon and boroian, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Doyenne" has 3 syllables: doy · enn · e.
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