Introduction
“Peugeot” is a well-known French automobile manufacturer founded in 1810. Despite its global recognition, many people struggle with its pronunciation—especially because it’s not pronounced the way it’s spelled in English!
English Pronunciation
Phonetic Spelling (English): /ˈpɜːʒoʊ/ or “puh-ZHOH”
Think of it like “per” + “zhoh,” where the “zh” sounds like the “s” in “measure.”
French Pronunciation
Phonetic Spelling (French): [pøːʒo]
In French, it sounds closer to “peuh-ZHO,” with rounded lips for the first syllable (“peuh”) and a soft “zh” sound.
Tips to Remember
- The “eu” in Peugeot is not pronounced like “you” — it’s more like the French “eu” sound.
- The “g” is silent; the “t” at the end is also silent.
- Stress falls on the second syllable: peuh-ZHO.
Fun Fact
The Peugeot lion logo was first used in 1858 — long before the company started making cars! Originally, Peugeot manufactured coffee mills and bicycles.