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Chloë Sevigny

5 syllables: Chlo, ë Se, vi, gn, y. Stress on Chlo.

kloh-ee-suh-VEE-nee

/ˈkloʊi səˈviːni/

Chloë Sevigny is pronounced kloh-ee-suh-VEE-nee (/ˈkloʊi səˈviːni/). It has five syllables (Chlo-ë Se-vi-gn-y), with the stress on "Chlo". Chloë Sevigny is an American actress whose given name uses an accented form of Chloe and a surname pronounced with a soft -ny ending. The name is often pronounced with two clear syllables in each given name, and the surname ending carries a light, palatal -ny sound. Overall, the full name flows as a composed, contemporary-biographical identifier used in media and interviews.

nounChloë Sevigny is an American actress whose given name uses an accented form of Chloe and a surname pronounced with a soft -ny ending. The name is often pronounced with two clear syllables in each given name, and the surname ending carries a light, palatal -ny sound. Overall, the full name flows as a composed, contemporary-biographical identifier used in media and interviews.

Common mistakes

You may flatten Chloe to a single syllable or merge Chloe and Sevigny too quickly, losing the natural two-part rhythm. Practice pausing between the name parts to preserve clarity.
The final -ny in Sevigny is frequently reduced in casual speech; you’ll hear /nɪ/ or /n.dʒi/ in some accents. Focus on a light palatal ending like /ni/ to keep the surname distinct.
Some speakers anglicize Chloe’s vowel, reducing the diphthong; aim to maintain the two-vowel sequence for accuracy. Do slow-to-fast drills to stabilize the pronunciation across contexts.
Speech tempo often compresses the given name; practice slow, then normal, then clipped for headlines while maintaining two-syllable Chloe and the Sevigny ending.

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How is Chloë Sevigny used in a sentence?

"I really enjoyed Chloë Sevigny's performance in the film last year."

"Chloë Sevigny discussed the role in a recent interview."

"The photographer captured a portrait of Chloë Sevigny at the event."

Pronunciation FAQ

Say Chloe with two syllables, often as /ˈklɔɪ.i/ in US/UK, then Sevigny as /ˈsɛvɪn.i/ or /ˈsɛvɪn.dʒi/, with the final consonant lightly voiced. Stress on the first syllable of each part: CHLO-Ë SEV-IG-ny. The diaeresis signals a separate vowel in Chloe, though many speakers simplify to /ˈklɔɪ.i/. Overall: /ˈklɔɪ.i ˈsɛvɪn.i/ or /ˈklɔɪi ˈsɛvɪn.dʒi/ depending on dialect. Practicing the two-part flow helps maintain natural rhythm in speech.

Mistakes: 1) Flattening Chloe to a single syllable (e.g., /ˈklɒ/), which loses the diaeresis cue; fix by clearly pronouncing two vowels: /ˈklɔɪ.i/. 2) Slurring Sevigny to one syllable or mispronouncing the final -ny as /ni/ instead of /nɪ/ or /dʒi/. Practice /ˈsɛvɪn.i/ or /ˈsɛvɪndʒi/. 3) Misplacing stress, giving even weight to both parts or stressing the surname too strongly; keep primary stress on each word’s first syllable. Use slow repetition, accent alignment, and IPA cues to distinguish each component.

In US English, Chloe typically rhymes with /ˈklɔɪ.i/ with a clear diphthong; Sevigny is /ˈsɛvɪn.i/ or /ˈsɛvɪndʒi/. UK English may retain crisper vowels and less rhoticity in some regions, potentially /ˈkləʊ.i/ and /ˈsɛvɪn.i/; Australia often aligns with US vowel qualities but may slightly sharpen the final -i to /iː/ in rapid speech. The biggest shifts come from Chloe’s diphthong and Sevigny’s final consonant; the -ny can be pronounced as /ni/ or /nɲi/ depending on speaker and familiarity with French. Always aim for intelligibility and recognizability in each locale.

Two-part name with a diaeresis and a French-origin surname creates phonetic load: the first name has a distinct two-syllable diphthongal pattern, where many English speakers merge it; the diaeresis indicates a separate vowel, which isn’t always preserved. Sevigny ends with a light palatal or final /dʒi/ in some pronunciations; inconsistent anglicization leads to variability. The combination tests listeners’ ability to parse multi-syllabic proper names with mixed linguistic origins, and the stress pattern in two content words requires careful phrasing in natural speech.

The unique, identifiable feature is the two-syllable Chloe with diaeresis signaling a separate vowel (Chloë). This often leads to a two-beat rhythm at the start of the name. The surname Sevigny, with its French influence, may introduce a subtle /dʒi/ or /ɲi/ quality at the end in some accents, contrasting with a smoother /i/ ending in others. Paying attention to the separation between the two words and the gentle glide between vowels helps preserve the name’s distinct cadence.

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Accent differences

US: Maintain rhoticity; Chloe often /ˈklɔɪ.i/ with a clear diphthong, Sevigny /ˈsɛvɪn.i/; keep the second syllable light.
UK: Some speakers flatten to /ˈkləʊ.i/ with a slightly crisper final vowel in Sevigny; keep the two-word separation.
AU: Similar to US patterns; small variation in the final consonant; aim for consistent /i/ endings and avoid over-elongating the -ny. Use IPA cues: /ˈklɔɪ.i ˈsɛvɪn.i/ (US), /ˈkləʊ.i ˈsɛvɪn.i/ (UK).
General tip: keep the diaeresis cue in Chloe audible; emphasize two clearly distinct syllables before Sevigny, then a smooth glide into the surname.

Word Etymology

Chloë Sevigny combines a given name with a surname of French-origin spelling. Chloë is a modern variant of Chloe, derived from the Greek Khloe, meaning “green shoot” or “blooming.” The diaeresis over the E signals a separate syllable: /ˈkləʊ.i/ in many pronunciations; in American practice, the name often lands as /ˈklɔɪ.i/ without heavy emphasis on the diaeresis. Sevigny is of French origin, a surname variant linked to Sevigny or Sevigné, with historical roots in Francophone regions. The family name classically carries a palatal nasal ending, often realized as /-ni/ or /-ɲi/ in French-influenced English speech. First notable English-adopted usage of Chloe with diaeresis appears in early 20th-century texts; Sevigny rose to prominence in late 1990s-2000s American cinema and media, where English pronunciation adapted the French-influenced surname for English-speakers. The combination of an accented first name and a French-derived surname creates a characteristic, slightly idiosyncratic pronunciation in popular discourse. The evolution reflects broader trends of borrowing accent notation in English to preserve cross-cultural names, while speakers often anglicize vowels and final consonants for ease of saying. Overall, the name demands careful attention to the two-syllable first name and the soft, often bi-morphemic surname ending in -igny, with potential variations in vowel quality depending on region and speaker comfort with French phonology.

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