How to Pronounce "Gruyere"

Gruyere is pronounced ɡruːˈjɛər. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Gruyere is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ɡruːˈjɛər.

Medium

🌐 French word

IPA ɡruːˈjɛər

Syllables: gru·yere

What does "Gruyere" mean?

noun

A firm, pale yellow Swiss cheese with a rich, creamy, slightly nutty flavor.

Example: "I topped my French onion soup with melted Gruyere cheese for added richness."

Named after Gruyères, a town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.

🗣️ Step by Step

Sounds like GROO-YAIR, with the stress on the second syllable: YAIR.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mispronounce it as 'GROO-YER', dropping the second syllable's distinct 'AY' sound.

💬 Example

I topped my French onion soup with melted Gruyere cheese for added richness.

Gruyere is pronounced ɡruːˈjɛər. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Gruyere is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ɡruːˈjɛər.

Gruyere originates from French. Named after Gruyères, a town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.