How to pronounce mousseline
Say it like MOO-suh-leen. Mousseline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- suh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mousseline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mousseline
American and British speakers say mousseline in essentially the same way: /ˈmusəlin/ in the US and /ˈmuːsəliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-suh-leen.
What does mousseline mean?
- A very fine, semi-opaque fabric similar to muslin, typically made of silk, wool or cotton.
- A soft, light sweet or savoury mousse.
- A hollandaise sauce that has been made frothy with whipped cream or egg white, served mainly with fish or asparagus.
Where does mousseline come from?
From French mousseline.
Questions about saying mousseline
How do you pronounce mousseline?
Say MOO-suh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmusəlin/. In British English it is /ˈmuːsəliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mousseline?
Mousseline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · suh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say mousseline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmusəlin/ and the British form is /ˈmuːsəliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.