How to pronounce bordelaise
Say it like bor-duh-LAYZ. Bordelaise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAYZ).
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- bor
- duh
- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordelaise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bordelaise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: baw-duh-LAYZ.
What does bordelaise mean?
- Served with Bordelaise sauce.“lobster bordelaise”
Where does bordelaise come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French bordelaise (“from Bordeaux”), from the longer expression sauce bordelaise.
Words that rhyme with bordelaise
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Questions about saying bordelaise
How do you pronounce bordelaise?
Say bor-duh-LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɔrdəˈleɪz/. In British English it is /ˌbɔːdəˈleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordelaise?
Bordelaise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAYZ). Broken into parts: bor · duh · LAYZ.
Is bordelaise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbɔːdəˈleɪz/ (baw-duh-LAYZ).