How to pronounce julienne
Say it like joo-lee-EN. Julienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- joo
- lee
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Julienne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of julienne
American and British speakers say julienne in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒuliˈɛn/ in the US and /ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-lee-EN.
What does julienne mean?
- A garnish of vegetables cut into long, thin strips.
- To prepare by cutting in this way.
Where does julienne come from?
From French julienne (1722), from given name Jules or Julien, presumably from an otherwise unknown chef of that name.
Words that rhyme with julienne
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Questions about saying julienne
How do you pronounce julienne?
Say joo-lee-EN. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒuliˈɛn/. In British English it is /ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in julienne?
Julienne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: joo · lee · EN.
Do Americans and Brits say julienne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒuliˈɛn/ and the British form is /ˌdʒuːliˈɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.