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. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does souvenir mean?

noun

  1. An item of sentimental value, to remember an event or location.

verb

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

Synonyms

keepsakemementomemorabilia

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Words that rhyme with souvenir

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

keepsakemementotokenrelicmemorabiliacommemorativecommemoratecommemoration

Frequently asked questions

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, to remember an event or location.

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