How to pronounce fondant
Say it like FAHN-dunt. Fondant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHN).
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- FAHN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fondant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FON-dunt.
What does fondant mean?
- A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.
- A candy or cake filled with such a preparation.
- A sugar dough, usually prepared as large sheets (rolled fondant), used in place of icing to cover large areas of cakes, composed of sugar, water, gelatin, glycerine.
Where does fondant come from?
19th century. Unadapted borrowing from French fondant (“melting”), from fondre (“to melt”), from Latin fundere (“to melt”).
Words that rhyme with fondant
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Questions about saying fondant
How do you pronounce fondant?
Say FAHN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndənt/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondant?
Fondant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHN). Broken into parts: FAHN · dunt.
Is fondant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒndənt/ (FON-dunt).