To pronounce "mayonnaise", say MAY-onn-ais-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAY-onn-ais-e
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"mayonnaise" has 4 syllables: may-onn-ais-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.
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"Mayonnaise" has 4 syllables: may · onn · ais · e.
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