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How to pronounce "Lingerie"?

Ana María García López
Ana María García López
How to pronounce "Lingerie"?
Ola! I was flipping through a French fashion magazine, I stumbled upon the word "lingerie," how to pronounce it ?
Ana_María
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Last update: 2 weeks ago
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Kate N
Kate N
Kate N - Tutor account
Near Native Speaker
Philippines

Hello!  The pronunciation of the word of "lingerie" varies slightly between the US and the UK.

 In the UK, the word "lingerie" is pronounced as /ˈlɑːnʒəri/ (lan-zhuh-ree). It's important to note that the stress is typically on the second syllable ("zhuh").  ChatGPT

In the US, "lingerie" is commonly pronounced as /ˌlɑnʒəˈreɪ/ (lan-zhuh-ray). The stress is on the third syllable ("ray").

Hope this helps!

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