How to pronounce rouille
Say it like ROO-ee. Rouille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rouille. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rouille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rouille
American and British speakers say rouille in essentially the same way: /ˈrui/ in the US and /ˈruːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-ee.
What does rouille mean?
- A type of sauce from Provence, France, often served with fish dishes, consisting of egg yolk and olive oil with breadcrumbs, chili peppers, garlic, and saffron.
Where does rouille come from?
Borrowed from French rouille (“rouille (sauce); rust”); the sauce is so named because its color resembles that of rust.
Words that rhyme with rouille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rouille.
Questions about saying rouille
How do you pronounce rouille?
Say ROO-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrui/. In British English it is /ˈruːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rouille?
Rouille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say rouille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrui/ and the British form is /ˈruːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.