How to Pronounce Cuisine

To pronounce "cuisine", say CUIS-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kwɪˈziːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kwɪˈziːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuisine”

"cuisine" has 3 syllables: cuis-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does cuisine mean?

noun

A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.
“French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking.”
A kitchen or cooking department.

noun

The art of cooking, generally.

Synonyms

culinary art kitchen cookery cooking cuisine culinary arts magirics magirology

Words that rhyme with cuisine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keen obscene mean byzantine libertine careen lean demean preen glean contravene teen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuisine"?▾

"Cuisine" has 3 syllables: cuis · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuisine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuisine" is /kwɪˈziːn/.

What does "cuisine" mean?▾

Cuisine: A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

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