How to pronounce fricandeau
Say it like FRIK-un-doh. Fricandeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIK).
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- FRIK
- un
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fricandeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fricandeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FRIK-an-doh.
What does fricandeau mean?
- Thinly sliced meat, especially veal, fried or stewed with a sauce; a fricassee.
Where does fricandeau come from?
From French fricandeau.
Questions about saying fricandeau
How do you pronounce fricandeau?
Say FRIK-un-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪkənˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪkændəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fricandeau?
Fricandeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIK). Broken into parts: FRIK · un · doh.
Is fricandeau 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 /ˈfrɪkændəʊ/ (FRIK-an-doh).