How to pronounce dauphinoise
Say it like daw-fin-WOZ. Dauphinoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WOZ).
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- daw
- fin
- WOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dauphinoise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dauphinoise
American and British speakers say dauphinoise in essentially the same way: /ˌdɔfɪnˈwɑz/ in the US and /ˌdɔːfɪnˈwɑːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: daw-fin-WAHZ.
What does dauphinoise mean?
- A dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk, cream and cheese.
Where does dauphinoise come from?
French dauphinoise, from the Dauphiné area of France, near the Italian border, whence this dish comes.
Words that rhyme with dauphinoise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dauphinoise.
Questions about saying dauphinoise
How do you pronounce dauphinoise?
Say daw-fin-WOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɔfɪnˈwɑz/. In British English it is /ˌdɔːfɪnˈwɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dauphinoise?
Dauphinoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WOZ). Broken into parts: daw · fin · WOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dauphinoise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɔfɪnˈwɑz/ and the British form is /ˌdɔːfɪnˈwɑːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.