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How to pronounce yves saint laurent

yves saint laurent
/iːv seɪnt ˈlɔːrənt/

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Yves saint laurent, sound by sound

/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Yves saint laurent is pronounced /iːv seɪnt ˈlɔːrənt/ in American English.

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