How to pronounce ramekin
Say it like RAM-ih-kin. Ramekin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- ih
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramekin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ramekin
American and British speakers say ramekin in essentially the same way: /ˈræmɪkɪn/ in the US and /ˈræmɪkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-ih-kin.
What does ramekin mean?
- A small glass or earthenware dish, often white and circular, in which food is baked and served.
- A cheese- or meat-based dish baked in a small mold.
Where does ramekin come from?
Borrowed from French ramequin, from dialectal Dutch rammeken (“cheese dish”) (compare Dutch rameken (“toasted bread”)) or Low German ramken (“cream”), equivalent to ream + -kin.
Questions about saying ramekin
How do you pronounce ramekin?
Say RAM-ih-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmɪkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈræmɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramekin?
Ramekin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · ih · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say ramekin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmɪkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈræmɪkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.