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How to pronounce pinot noir

pinot noir
/ˈpɪnət nɔɪr/

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Pinot noir, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɔɪ/as in boyGlide from “o” to a short “i”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.

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Pinot noir is pronounced /ˈpɪnət nɔɪr/ in American English.

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