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What is the pronunciation od hors oeuvre?

The pronunciation of "hors d'oeuvre" is:

or-derv

Here's a breakdown:

* or: as in "or"

* derv: as in "serve" but with a short "e" sound

The "d" in "d'oeuvre" is silent.

The "s" is also silent.

Remember: It's a French word, so the pronunciation is quite different from how it looks when spelled.

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