How to pronounce duxelles
Say it like duk-SEL. Duxelles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- duk
- SEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duxelles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of duxelles
American and British speakers say duxelles in essentially the same way: /dʊkˈsɛl/ in the US and /dʊkˈsɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: duk-SEL.
What does duxelles mean?
- A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste, used in stuffings and sauces (as in beef Wellington) or as a garnish.
Where does duxelles come from?
French d' + Uxelles; the dish is said to have been named for Nicolas Chalon du Blé, marquis d'Uxelles, maréchal de France.
Words that rhyme with duxelles
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Questions about saying duxelles
How do you pronounce duxelles?
Say duk-SEL. The American pronunciation is /dʊkˈsɛl/. In British English it is /dʊkˈsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duxelles?
Duxelles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: duk · SEL.
Do Americans and Brits say duxelles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʊkˈsɛl/ and the British form is /dʊkˈsɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.