How to pronounce "réussi" in English
ˈruː.si
ROO·see
Primary stress: ROO
Hear native speakers say réussi in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “réussi”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ROO
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
see
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("ROO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "réussi" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“On a réussi tous les 7 8 à rallier Saint-Louis du Sénégal.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Je n’ai pas réussi, j’ai eu l’impression que j’allais les décevoir.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “réussi”
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On a réussi tous les 7 8 à rallier Saint-Louis du Sénégal.
Hear it in context: “réussi”
2 clipsThe English word “réussi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈruː.si (phonetic respelling: ROO-see). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ROO · see), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (ROO). Grammatically, “réussi” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “réussi” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:23
“l'automne dernier. On a réussi tous les 7 8 à rallier Saint-Louis du Sénégal. 7 8 à rallier Saint-Louis du Sénégal.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @1:52
“Je ne comprenais rien, je tremblais. Je n’ai pas réussi, j’ai eu l’impression que j’allais les décevoir. J’ai donc voulu abandonner. Sortir de ma zone de confort, ce n’était pas mon truc.”
Definition & Meaning: “réussi”
- A variant spelling or surname of geographic or historical origin, sometimes associated with regional names.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He traced his family lineage back to the old Russi estate.”
- “On a réussi tous les 7 8 à rallier Saint-Louis du Sénégal.”
- “Je n’ai pas réussi, j’ai eu l’impression que j’allais les décevoir.”
Pronounce: “réussi”
- Pronunciation:
- ROO-see
- Syllables:
- ROO · see
- Written Hyphenation:
- rus · si
- Primary stress:
- ROO
- IPA:
- ˈruː.si
- Hear it in context
- réussi
Words that Rhyme with “réussi”
-usiWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"réussi" (⁄ˈruː.si⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "réussi" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about réussi
How do you pronounce “réussi”?
“réussi” is pronounced ⁄ˈruː.si⁄ (ROO-see). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “réussi”?
“réussi” has 2 syllables: ROO · see.
Where is the stress in “réussi”?
The primary stress in “réussi” is on “ROO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “réussi” mean?
A variant spelling or surname of geographic or historical origin, sometimes associated with regional names.
How can I hear “réussi” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “réussi” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “réussi”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).