A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Veuve Clicquot
Pronounce this famous Champagne: 'vuv klee-KOH'. It's French, but we've got you covered.
veuve clicquot
vuv klee-KOH
/vœv kliˈkoʊ/ · vuv · klee · koh
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It's a well-known luxury brand often mentioned in lifestyle and business news.
Where the word comes from
The name combines 'Veuve', the French word for 'widow', with 'Clicquot', the surname of the woman who took over the Champagne house in the early 19th century.
Common ways people get it wrong
- voov kluh-KO The first syllable sounds more like 'vuv' than 'voov', and the 'c' in Clicquot is a 'k' sound, not an 's'.
- vev clik-OH The 'eu' in 'Veuve' is a French vowel sound, best approximated by 'uv', and the 'c' in 'Clicquot' is a hard 'k'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Veuve Clicquot in French?
While the exact French pronunciation is nuanced, the closest English approximation is 'vuv klee-KOH'. The 'eu' in 'Veuve' is a distinct French vowel sound.
Is Veuve Clicquot a type of wine?
Veuve Clicquot is a brand of Champagne, a specific type of sparkling wine that must be produced in the Champagne region of France.
What does 'Veuve' mean?
'Veuve' is the French word for 'widow'. The brand is named after Madame Clicquot Ponsardin, who inherited the business from her husband.
How do the French say Veuve Clicquot?
In French, Veuve Clicquot is pronounced roughly as 'vuhv klee-koh'. The 'vuhv' sounds like the 'vuh' in 'butter', and 'klee-koh' is similar to the English word 'clique' followed by 'oh'.
What does Veuve Clicquot mean in English?
Veuve Clicquot translates to 'Widow Clicquot' in English. 'Veuve' is the French word for widow.
How is Veuve Clicquot pronounced in English?
In English, Veuve Clicquot is commonly pronounced as 'vuv klee-koh' or 'voov klee-koh'. The emphasis is generally on the second syllable of 'Clicquot'.
