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).

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