How to pronounce souffle
Say it like soo-FLAY. Souffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- soo
- FLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of souffle
American and British speakers say souffle in essentially the same way: /suˈfleɪ/ in the US and /suːˈfleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-FLAY.
What does souffle mean?
- Alternative spelling of soufflé (“dish made with eggs”).
- A murmuring or blowing sound.“the uterine souffle heard over the pregnant uterus”
- Alternative spelling of soufflé.
Words that rhyme with souffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souffle.
Questions about saying souffle
How do you pronounce souffle?
Say soo-FLAY. The American pronunciation is /suˈfleɪ/. In British English it is /suːˈfleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souffle?
Souffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: soo · FLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say souffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈfleɪ/ and the British form is /suːˈfleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.