How to pronounce estragole
Say it like ES-truh-gohl. Estragole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- truh
- gohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estragole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of estragole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ES-truh-gohl.
What does estragole mean?
- The methyl ether of chavicol; it occurs in the essential oil of tarragon
Where does estragole come from?
From French estragon (“tarragon”) + -ole.
Questions about saying estragole
How do you pronounce estragole?
Say ES-truh-gohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstrəˌɡoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɛstrəˌɡəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estragole?
Estragole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · truh · gohl.
Is estragole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛstrəˌɡəʊl/ (ES-truh-gohl).