The word "sauvignons" is the plural form of "sauvignon", a type of grape widely used in winemaking. The IPA phonetic transcription for "sauvignons" is /soʊvɪnˈjɒnz/. The first syllable is pronounced like "so", followed by "veen" and "yons." The last syllable is pronounced with a nasal "n" followed by a "z" sound. The spelling of the word is derived from its French origin, where the letter "g" is often silent or pronounced as "j."