Proper Pronunciation Guide
Chardonnay
[ʃɑ͜ɚd̚ ṇ 
ne͜i]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letters “ch” as /ʃ/.
- Stop-but-do-not-explode the letter “d”—/d̚/—at the end of the first syllable and release the air on the following syllabic “n”—/n̩/, which forms the second syllable. In other words, do not pronouonce the letter “o.”
- Begin the final syllable with the consonant /n/ and stress it.
Practice Sentence:
| They ordered a bottle of Chardonnay to go with their dinner. |
Definition:
(noun) A dry white wine occasionally having a fruity taste made from the grapes of the same name and often served with fish, chicken, or other mild and light food.
Notes:
The name of the California vineyard, Chateau St. Jean, which produces an outstanding Chardonnay, is pronounced [ʃæˏto͜u se͜intʤin] like the names Jean (female) and Gene (male) are pronounced in English and not as if the name Jean were French.