How to Pronounce “Citroën”

American (US)

/ˈsɪtroʊən/

British (UK)

/ˈsɪtrəʊən/

proper noun — A French automotive manufacturer founded by André Citroën in 1919.

Where the stress falls. “Citroën” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsɪtroʊən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈsɪtroʊən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "Citroën" mean?

Citroën (proper noun): A French automotive manufacturer founded by André Citroën in 1919.

How do you pronounce "Citroën" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈsɪtroʊən/. British English: /ˈsɪtrəʊən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Citroën"?

/ˈsɪtroʊən/ in American English, /ˈsɪtrəʊən/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Citroën"?

“Citroën” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsɪtroʊən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.