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How to Pronounce Pinot Noir/2-syl/
/ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr/
French: *pinot* (pine, for the grape cluster shape) + *noir* (black). A red wine grape variety.
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·NOT NOIR·
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pi - NOT NOIR
ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is pronounced /ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr/ — "pi-NOT NOIR" with primary stress on the final syllable.
How many syllables are in Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir has 2 syllables: pi-NOT NOIR. Stress falls on the final syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Pinot Noir?
The final syllable — "NOT NOIR" — carries primary stress: /ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr/.
Where does the word Pinot Noir come from?
Pinot Noir is a French loanword — French: *pinot* (pine, for the grape cluster shape) + *noir* (black). A red wine grape variety..
Is Pinot Noir pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Pinot Noir varies by dialect: AU /ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr/, UK /ˌpiː.nəʊ ˈnwɑːr/, US /ˌpiː.noʊ ˈnwɑːr/.
How can I practice pronouncing Pinot Noir?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: PI—NOT NOIR. Stress the final syllable loudly.