How to pronounce "votre" in English
ˈvoʊ.trə
VOH·trə
Primary stress: VOH
Hear native speakers say votre in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “votre”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
VOH
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
trə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("VOH"). 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 "votre" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So, merci beaucoup pour continuer les bonnes traditions de votre pays.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“s-m-a-r-t--vo ilà--votre shopping club, le veritable wash and wear, les drinks de gens raffinés,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Shukran and merci de votre attention.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“I love Farm Shop and A Votre Santé.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“and say, "votre fille, elle est nulle."”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“"parce que vous l'avec accordé la plus belle des morts et ouvert votre paradis, où je l'imagine comme un saint"--like a saint--"je”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
Practice Speaking “votre”
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So, merci beaucoup pour continuer les bonnes traditions de votre pays.
Hear it in context: “votre”
6 clipsThe English word “votre” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈvoʊ.trə (phonetic respelling: VOH-trə). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (VOH · trə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (VOH). Grammatically, “votre” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “votre” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, YaleCourses, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @41:30
“Thank you. Yeah, I had forgotten the French background that um our speaker had. So, merci beaucoup pour continuer les bonnes traditions de votre pays. continuer les bonnes traditions de votre pays.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @45:36
“jours; new, c'est smart, s-m-a-r-t--vo ilà--votre shopping club, le veritable wash and wear, les drinks de gens raffinés, shopping club, le veritable wash and wear,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @6:02
“Thanks for your attention. Shukran and merci de votre attention.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @25:54
“So that's another great option. I love Farm Shop and A Votre Santé. I'm in Brentwood.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @46:25
“be in the fourth grade and your teachers will call the parents and say, "votre fille, elle est nulle." That happened to one of my daughter's friends--your daughter, she's nothing, she has to go off and do this That happened to one of my daughter's friends--your”
Definition & Meaning: “votre”
- A French possessive determiner meaning "your," occasionally used in English contexts or culinary titles.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He greeted the guests with a polite votre santé.”
- “background that um our speaker had. So, merci beaucoup pour continuer les bonnes traditions de votre pays.”
- “s-m-a-r-t--vo ilà--votre shopping club, le veritable wash and wear, les drinks de gens raffinés,”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “votre”
- Pronunciation:
- VOH-trə
- Syllables:
- VOH · trə
- Written Hyphenation:
- vo · tre
- Primary stress:
- VOH
- IPA:
- ˈvoʊ.trə
- Hear it in context
- votre
Words that Rhyme with “votre”
-oʊtrəWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"votre" (⁄ˈvoʊ.trə⁄) 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, "votre" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about votre
How do you pronounce “votre”?
“votre” is pronounced ⁄ˈvoʊ.trə⁄ (VOH-trə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “votre”?
“votre” has 2 syllables: VOH · trə.
Where is the stress in “votre”?
The primary stress in “votre” is on “VOH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “votre” mean?
A French possessive determiner meaning "your," occasionally used in English contexts or culinary titles.
How can I hear “votre” used in real sentences?
This page has 6 real-world video examples of “votre” 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 “votre”?
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⁄).