How to Pronounce Souvenir

To pronounce "souvenir", say souv-en-IR — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˌuːvənˈiə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “souvenir”

Break "souvenir" into 3 beats and lean on "IR" — that's the stressed one.

What does souvenir mean?

noun

  1. An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

verb

  1. To take (something) as a souvenir, especially illicitly, for example during wartime.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "souvenir"?▾

To pronounce "souvenir", say souv-en-IR — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "souvenir"?▾

"Souvenir" has 3 syllables: souv · en · ir.

What is the IPA transcription of "souvenir"?▾

The IPA transcription of "souvenir" is /ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/.

What does "souvenir" mean?▾

Souvenir: An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

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