How to pronounce enfleurage
Say it like ah-floo-RAHZH. Enfleurage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHZH).
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- ah
- floo
- RAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfleurage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- flooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- RAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of enfleurage
American and British speakers say enfleurage in essentially the same way: /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/ in the US and /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ah-floo-RAHZH.
What does enfleurage mean?
- The process of extracting fragrance (essential oils) from flowers by using unscented wax or fat, then extracting with alcohol.“The perfumes of plants like jasmine could only be extracted by enfleurage, as other methods of the time would denature the scents.”
Where does enfleurage come from?
Borrowed from French enfleurage.
Words that rhyme with enfleurage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enfleurage.
Questions about saying enfleurage
How do you pronounce enfleurage?
Say ah-floo-RAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfleurage?
Enfleurage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHZH). Broken into parts: ah · floo · RAHZH.
Do Americans and Brits say enfleurage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/ and the British form is /ˌɑfluˈrɑʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.