How to Pronounce "Sauvignon Blanc"

Q: How do you pronounce Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc is pronounced ˌsoʊvɪnjɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Sauvignon Blanc hard to pronounce?

Sauvignon Blanc is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌsoʊvɪnjɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃.

Hard

🌐 French word

IPA ˌsoʊvɪnjɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃

Syllables: sau·vi·gnon blanc

What does "Sauvignon Blanc" mean?

noun

A green-skinned grape variety originating from the Bordeaux region of France, used to make dry white wine.

Example: "I ordered a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc to pair with my seafood dinner."

Origin of "Sauvignon Blanc"

From French sauvignon, possibly from sauvage meaning wild, and blanc meaning white.

How to Say "Sauvignon Blanc"

🗣️ Step by Step

Sauvignon sounds like SOH-vin-yawn, with the stress on the first syllable ('SOH'). Blanc sounds like BLAHN, with the stress on this syllable ('BLAHN').

⚠️ Common Mistake

The most common mistake is pronouncing 'Sauvignon' without the nasal sound in the last syllable, instead saying it as 'saw-vin-yon'. This happens because English speakers often overlook nasal vowels found in French.

💬 Example

I ordered a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc to pair with my seafood dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc is pronounced ˌsoʊvɪnjɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.