Proper Pronunciation Guide
soup du jour
[
sup də
ʒʊ͜ɚ]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “u” in “du” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Pronounce the letter “j” as /ʒ/ .
- Stress both the first and third syllables, pronouncing the vowel in the third syllable, which is spelled “our,” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ʊ͜ɚ/ —like the vowel in the word “sure.”
Practice Sentences:
| She ordered the soup du jour. | |
| The soup du jour is cream of tomato. |
Definition:
(noun) Soup of the day (French).
