How to pronounce roux
Say it like ROO. Roux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roux 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.
American vs British pronunciation of roux
American and British speakers say roux in essentially the same way: /ru/ in the US and /ruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO.
What does roux mean?
- A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.
Where does roux come from?
Borrowed from French roux.
Words that rhyme with roux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roux.
Words that sound like roux
Questions about saying roux
How do you pronounce roux?
Say ROO. The American pronunciation is /ru/. In British English it is /ruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roux?
Roux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say roux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ru/ and the British form is /ruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as roux?
Roux sounds the same as rue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.