How to pronounce rissole
Say it like RIS-ohl. Rissole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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- RIS
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rissole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rissole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RIS-ohl.
What does rissole mean?
- A ball of meat, some variants covered in pastry, which has been fried or barbecued.
- An RSL club.
- To turn (meat) into a rissole or rissoles.
- To reject or eject; to get rid of.
Where does rissole come from?
From French rissole. Australian slang noun, from phonetic similarity; Australian slang verb, euphemistic for arsehole (verb).
Questions about saying rissole
How do you pronounce rissole?
Say RIS-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪsoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈrɪsəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rissole?
Rissole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · ohl.
Is rissole 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 /ˈrɪsəʊl/ (RIS-ohl).