How to pronounce fricassee
Say it like FRIK-uh-see. Fricassee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIK).
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- FRIK
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fricassee 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fricassee
American and British speakers say fricassee in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/ in the US and /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIK-uh-see.
What does fricassee mean?
- Meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy.
- To cook meat or poultry in this manner.
Where does fricassee come from?
From French fricassée (noun), from fricassée, past participle of fricasser (verb).
Questions about saying fricassee
How do you pronounce fricassee?
Say FRIK-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fricassee?
Fricassee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIK). Broken into parts: FRIK · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say fricassee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪkəˌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.