How to pronounce nougat
Say it like NOO-gut. Nougat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- gut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nougat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nougat
American and British speakers say nougat in essentially the same way: /ˈnuɡət/ in the US and /ˈnʌɡɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHG-it.
What does nougat mean?
- A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in western Europe) almonds or (in eastern Europe) hazelnuts or (in US) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.
- A piece of this mixture, typically eaten as a confection.
Where does nougat come from?
From French nougat, from Occitan nogat, from noga (“nut”), ultimately from Latin nux (“nut”) + -atus (“-ate, forming adjectives and substantives having or resembling some thing or trait”).
Questions about saying nougat
How do you pronounce nougat?
Say NOO-gut. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuɡət/. In British English it is /ˈnʌɡɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nougat?
Nougat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · gut.
Do Americans and Brits say nougat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnuɡət/ and the British form is /ˈnʌɡɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.