How to pronounce fenugreek
Say it like FEN-oo-greek. Fenugreek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- oo
- greek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenugreek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- greekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fenugreek
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: FEN-yoo-greek.
What does fenugreek mean?
- Any of the species leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.
- The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).
Where does fenugreek come from?
Inherited from Middle English fenygreke, borrowed from Old French fenigrec, from Latin foenum-graecum (literally “Greek hay”), from foenum (“hay”, variant of faenum) + graecus (“Greek”).
Questions about saying fenugreek
How do you pronounce fenugreek?
Say FEN-oo-greek. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnuˌɡrik/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnjuːˌɡriːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenugreek?
Fenugreek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · oo · greek.
Is fenugreek pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈfɛnjuːˌɡriːk/ (FEN-yoo-greek).