How to pronounce mirepoix
Say it like meerp-WO. Mirepoix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WO).
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- meerp
- WO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirepoix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meerpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mirepoix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meerp-WO.
What does mirepoix mean?
- A combination of diced onions, carrots, celery and herbs sautéed in oil or butter as used in French cooking.
- A mixture.
Where does mirepoix come from?
Borrowed from French mirepoix, named after Gaston de Lévis, duc de Mirepoix (1699–1757).
Words that rhyme with mirepoix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mirepoix.
Questions about saying mirepoix
How do you pronounce mirepoix?
Say meerp-WO. The American pronunciation is /mɪrpˈwɑ/. In British English it is /mɪəpˈwɒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirepoix?
Mirepoix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WO). Broken into parts: meerp · WO.
Is mirepoix 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 /mɪəpˈwɒ/ (meerp-WO).