Loanword · French · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Sommelier
/sɔ.mə.lje/
From Old Provençal *saumalier* (pack animal driver). A trained wine professional.
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Sommelier
sɔ.mə.lje — correct
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How do you pronounce Sommelier?
Sommelier is pronounced /sɔ.mə.lje/.
Where does the word Sommelier come from?
Sommelier is a French loanword — From Old Provençal *saumalier* (pack animal driver). A trained wine professional..
Is Sommelier pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Sommelier is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.