How to pronounce bouillon
Say it like BUUL-yon. Bouillon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- yon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouillon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- yonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bouillon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOO-yon.
What does bouillon mean?
- A clear seasoned broth made by simmering usually light meat, such as beef or chicken.
- A similar broth made by reconstituting, that is, by adding hot water to dried powder concentrate; the dried powder concentrate itself.
- An excrescence on a horse's frush or frog.
Where does bouillon come from?
First attested 1656, from French bouillon, from the verb bouillir (“to boil”), from Old French boillir, from Latin bullīre (“to bubble, boil”), from bulla (“bubble”).
Questions about saying bouillon
How do you pronounce bouillon?
Say BUUL-yon. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊˌljɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbuːjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouillon?
Bouillon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · yon.
Is bouillon 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 /ˈbuːjɒn/ (BOO-yon).