How to Pronounce "sommelier"
word
ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə
sahm-MEL-ee-uh
sɒmˈɛliə
som-EL-ee-uh
Definition
A sommelier is a wine expert who works in restaurants, helping customers choose the right wine to go with their food and sometimes managing the wine collection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə
British English
sɒmˈɛliə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sahm-MEL-ee-uh
UK
som-EL-ee-uh
Listen in Context
The sommelier helped us choose a perfect wine.
A sommelier works at fancy restaurants.
The restaurant hired a new sommelier last week.
Ask the sommelier for a wine recommendation if you’re not sure what to order.