How to pronounce vichyssoise
Say it like vee-shih-SWOZ. Vichyssoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWOZ).
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- vee
- shih
- SWOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vichyssoise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SWOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vichyssoise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vee-shih-SWOZ.
What does vichyssoise mean?
- A thick, creamy soup made from potato, leeks, onions, and chicken stock, and normally served cold.
Where does vichyssoise come from?
From French vichyssoise (literally “from Vichy”).
Words that rhyme with vichyssoise
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Questions about saying vichyssoise
How do you pronounce vichyssoise?
Say vee-shih-SWOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌviʃɪˈswɑz/. In British English it is /ˌviːʃɪˈswɒz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vichyssoise?
Vichyssoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWOZ). Broken into parts: vee · shih · SWOZ.
Is vichyssoise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌviːʃɪˈswɒz/ (vee-shih-SWOZ).