A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Côtes Du Rhône
Pronounce this French wine region: KOHT dyuh ROHN. Learn the rhythm and common pitfalls.
côtes du rhône
KOHT dyuh ROHN
/kot dyuh rone/ · kotes · du · rhone
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's a common descriptor for a popular wine region.
Where the word comes from
The name 'Côtes du Rhône' translates to 'Slopes of the Rhône', referring to the vineyard areas along the Rhône River in France.
Common ways people get it wrong
- COAST dyuh ROAN Americans often substitute 's' for 't' and 'oa' for 'ô'. Remember the 't' sound and the 'o' sound like in 'bone'.
- COATS dyuh RONE The French 'ô' sound is closer to the 'o' in 'bone' or 'home', not the 'oa' in 'coat'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Côtes du Rhône?
Say KOHT dyuh ROHN. The 'ô' is like the 'o' in 'bone', and the 't' is pronounced.
Is it 'coast' or 'cotes'?
It's pronounced 'kotes' with a clear 't' sound. The French 'ô' sound is key here.
What does Côtes du Rhône mean?
It translates to 'Slopes of the Rhône', referring to the hilly vineyards along the Rhône River in France.
