Reference: Hermes Pronunciation Guide

[Birkinitis]

How do you properly pronounce "Barenia Faubourg?" I thought it was like Faux boar but I was corrected in the store by a shopper and my evil twin came out and I said, "Vee... Sah." I thought it was funny, she did not. I still think it is funny. Any help much appreciated since I own the color, I should probably make an attempt to pronounce it correctly. TY XOXO

 

[FreddieMac]

How do you properly pronounce "Barenia Faubourg?" I thought it was like Faux boar but I was corrected in the store by a shopper and my evil twin came out and I said, "Vee... Sah." I thought it was funny, she did not. I still think it is funny. Any help much appreciated since I own the color, I should probably make an attempt to pronounce it correctly. TY XOXO

I would best spell Faubourg phonetically as 'Fo'boo'rr'

Fo as in 'for' but with a silent r
Boo as in scary but with a very short 'oo' sound
Rr to quickly follow the 'boo' and to be very soft, little emphasis on the sound.

 

[Birkinitis]

I would best spell Faubourg phonetically as 'Fo'boo'rr'

Fo as in 'for' but with a silent r
Boo as in scary but with a very short 'oo' sound
Rr to quickly follow the 'boo' and to be very soft, little emphasis on the sound.

Thank you so much!

 

[FreddieMac]

Thank you so much!

Totally welcome! Your 'Faux boar' isn't a million miles away and a pretty good English approximation. Out of curiosity, how did Dear Shopper pronounce it?

 

[Birkinitis]

She said it like Foot-ball but with a lisp... FOO-bow No argh (r) at all, emphasis on the Foo.

 

[FreddieMac]

She said it like Foot-ball but with a lisp... FOO-bow No argh (r) at all, emphasis on the Foo.

I'd say you were closer!

 

[VietCatholicMom]

This thread is so hilarious to me because I’ve butchered 75% of the pronunciation and need this for practice reference.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Here's a useful video with several brand pronunciations including bags, leathers, and colors.

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