How to pronounce liqueur
Say it like lih-KUR. Liqueur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- lih
- KUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liqueur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of liqueur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lih-KUR.
What does liqueur mean?
- A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.
- to flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur
- to top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution“Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.”
Where does liqueur come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with liqueur
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Questions about saying liqueur
How do you pronounce liqueur?
Say lih-KUR. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈkɝ/. In British English it is /lɪˈkɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liqueur?
Liqueur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: lih · KUR.
Is liqueur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /lɪˈkɜː/ (lih-KUR).