French · Difficult words
How to pronounce cuisinier in French
cuisinier
Chef (cook)
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
cuisinier is pronounced /kɥi.zi.nje/ in French. In cuisinier: Move quickly from a rounded front-vowel position into the next vowel. This is a glide, not a separate full syllable. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in cuisinier
Read cuisinier in these IPA segments: kɥi · zi · nje. 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 rounded glide /ɥ/
In cuisinier: Move quickly from a rounded front-vowel position into the next vowel. This is a glide, not a separate full syllable.
Watch out: Do not replace it with an ordinary English w.
2.A steady /e/ vowel
In cuisinier: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”.
Watch out: The English-style “ay” respelling is only a guide; avoid its final y-like glide.
3.Front-vowel position
In cuisinier: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Le cuisinier sort saluer les clients.
The cook comes out to greet the guests.
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
cuisinier 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.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about cuisinier
How do you pronounce cuisinier?
cuisinier is pronounced /kɥi.zi.nje/ in French. In cuisinier: Move quickly from a rounded front-vowel position into the next vowel. This is a glide, not a separate full syllable. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In cuisinier: Move quickly from a rounded front-vowel position into the next vowel. This is a glide, not a separate full syllable. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
