To pronounce "pourboire", say POURB-oir-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POURB-oir-e
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"pourboire" has 3 syllables: pourb-oir-e.
noun
"Pourboire" has 3 syllables: pourb · oir · e.
Pourboire: A tip (extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service), especially in French contexts.
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