Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sauternes

/soʊˈtəɹn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.80 in modern English

Syllables
sauternes
IPA
/soʊˈtəɹn/
9
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wine produced in Sauternes, such as the prestigious Château d'Yquem.

noun

plural of sauterne

Etymology

From French.

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Questions

How do you pronounce sauternes?
The recorded pronunciation is /soʊˈtəɹn/.
What does sauternes mean?
A region of France known for producing dessert wines.
Where does sauternes come from?
From French.

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