How to pronounce fondues
Say it like FON-dooz. Fondues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON).
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US American/ˈfɑnduz/FON-dooz
UK British/ˈfɒndjuːz/FON-dyooz
- FON
- dooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- doozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fondues
- 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-dyooz.
What does fondues mean?
noun
- plural of fondue How to pronounce fondue
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fondue How to pronounce fondue
Questions about saying fondues
How do you pronounce fondues?
Say FON-dooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑnduz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondues?
Fondues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON). Broken into parts: FON · dooz.
Is fondues 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 /ˈfɒndjuːz/ (FON-dyooz).