How to pronounce vinaigrette
Say it like vih-nuh-GRET. Vinaigrette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRET).
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- vih
- nuh
- GRET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinaigrette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vinaigrette
American and British speakers say vinaigrette in essentially the same way: /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/ in the US and /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-nuh-GRET.
What does vinaigrette mean?
- A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.
- Alternative form of vinegret (“type of Russian salad”).
Where does vinaigrette come from?
Borrowed from French vinaigrette.
Words that rhyme with vinaigrette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vinaigrette.
Questions about saying vinaigrette
How do you pronounce vinaigrette?
Say vih-nuh-GRET. The American pronunciation is /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/. In British English it is /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinaigrette?
Vinaigrette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRET). Broken into parts: vih · nuh · GRET.
Do Americans and Brits say vinaigrette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/ and the British form is /vɪnəˈɡrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.