How to pronounce potpourris
Say it like poh-puu-REEZ. Potpourris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ).
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- poh
- puu
- REEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potpourris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of potpourris
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-puu-REEZ.
What does potpourris mean?
- plural of potpourri How to pronounce potpourri
Words that rhyme with potpourris
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potpourris.
Questions about saying potpourris
How do you pronounce potpourris?
Say poh-puu-REEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊpʊˈriz/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊpʊˈriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potpourris?
Potpourris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ). Broken into parts: poh · puu · REEZ.
Is potpourris pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpəʊpʊˈriːz/ (poh-puu-REEZ).