English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sauvignon Pronunciation
Sauvignon is pronounced saw-VI-nyahn, IPA /ˌsɔˈvɪnjɑn/.
saw-VI-nyahn
US /ˌsɔˈvɪnjɑn/
Syllables: saw · VI · nyahn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A grape variety used for wine, as in sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon.
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Sauvignon in a Sentence
- A cold sauvignon blanc suits the fish.
- Cabernet sauvignon needs years in the bottle.
- The vineyard planted sauvignon on the lower slope.
Common Mispronunciations of Sauvignon
Not saw-vig-NON
The gn makes a ny, the way it does in lasagne, so the ending is nyahn.
Not SAW-vi-nyahn
VI takes the volume in English, and the two beats around it are said quietly.
Tip: French makes the last n a nasal and English makes it a plain n, and both turn up in wine shops.
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