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How to pronounce Bordeaux in French
Bordeaux
Bordeaux (place name)
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Bordeaux is pronounced /bɔʁ.do/ in French. In Bordeaux: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔʁ.do/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in Bordeaux
Read Bordeaux in these IPA segments: bɔʁ · do. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. French prominence belongs to the spoken phrase. Do not impose a heavy English-style stress on every isolated word.
1.The final written x
In Bordeaux: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔʁ.do/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.The French r /ʁ/
In Bordeaux: Use gentle friction toward the back of the mouth. Keep the tongue tip relaxed while connecting r to its neighboring vowel.
Watch out: Avoid a strong English curled r or adding a vowel before the consonant.
3.A steady /o/ vowel
In Bordeaux: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
4.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In Bordeaux: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound.
Watch out: English “oh” often moves during the vowel; follow the steadier sound in the recording.
Hear it in context
Notre destination est Bordeaux.
Our destination is Bordeaux.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
Bordeaux is presented using French of France. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Questions about Bordeaux
How do you pronounce Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is pronounced /bɔʁ.do/ in French. In Bordeaux: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔʁ.do/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In Bordeaux: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔʁ.do/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
