How to pronounce blancmange
Say it like bluh-MAHNJ. Blancmange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHNJ).
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- bluh
- MAHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blancmange pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of blancmange
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bluh-MONJ.
What does blancmange mean?
- A simple dessert made by cooking sweetened milk with cornstarch and vanilla.
- Something soft, weak, and wobbly.
Where does blancmange come from?
From Middle English blancmanger, blomanger, from Old French blanc mangier (“white food”).
Questions about saying blancmange
How do you pronounce blancmange?
Say bluh-MAHNJ. The American pronunciation is /bləˈmɑndʒ/. In British English it is /bləˈmɒndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blancmange?
Blancmange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHNJ). Broken into parts: bluh · MAHNJ.
Is blancmange pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bləˈmɒndʒ/ (bluh-MONJ).