How to pronounce meringue
Say it like muh-RAYNG. Meringue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG).
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- muh
- RAYNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meringue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of meringue
American and British speakers say meringue in essentially the same way: /məˈreɪŋ/ in the US and /məˈreɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAYNG.
What does meringue mean?
- A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and either sugar or other flavorings; it is often baked to brown the surface and may be used as a topping or in other ways, most often as a dessert.“The key to a good baked Alaska is the meringue topping.”
- A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.“Shirley likes to have strawberry with her meringue.”
- To prepare as a meringue dish.
Words that rhyme with meringue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meringue.
Questions about saying meringue
How do you pronounce meringue?
Say muh-RAYNG. The American pronunciation is /məˈreɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈreɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meringue?
Meringue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNG). Broken into parts: muh · RAYNG.
Do Americans and Brits say meringue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈreɪŋ/ and the British form is /məˈreɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.