How to pronounce fondue
Say it like fon-DOO. Fondue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- fon
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fondue
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: FON-dyoo.
What does fondue mean?
- A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.“a Swiss fondue”
- To prepare or serve as a fondue.
Where does fondue come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French fondue (“melted”), from fondre (“to melt”).
Words that rhyme with fondue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fondue.
Questions about saying fondue
How do you pronounce fondue?
Say fon-DOO. The American pronunciation is /fɑnˈdu/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondue?
Fondue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: fon · DOO.
Is fondue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈfɒndjuː/ (FON-dyoo).