How to Pronounce hors d'oeuvres
Language: English (from French) IPA: /ɔːr ˈdɜːrv/
Pronunciation explanation
or DERVS. The H is silent. "Hors" = "or". The apostrophe and "d'" = nothing audible. "Oeuvres" = "DERVS". This French phrase has so many silent elements it barely resembles its spelling.
Practice tip
or-DERVS. Or just say "appetizers" — everyone will understand.
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