How to pronounce profiterole
Say it like pruh-FIT-uh-rohl. Profiterole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT).
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- pruh
- FIT
- uh
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profiterole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of profiterole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-FIT-uh-rohl.
What does profiterole mean?
- A small, hollow case of choux pastry with a filling.
Where does profiterole come from?
Borrowed from French profiterole.
Questions about saying profiterole
How do you pronounce profiterole?
Say pruh-FIT-uh-rohl. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɪtəroʊl/. In British English it is /prəˈfɪtərəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profiterole?
Profiterole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT). Broken into parts: pruh · FIT · uh · rohl.
Is profiterole 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 /prəˈfɪtərəʊl/ (pruh-FIT-uh-rohl).