How to Pronounce Liqueur

To pronounce "liqueur", say LIQ-ueur — 2 syllables, IPA /lɪˈkjɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/lɪˈkjɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liqueur”

"liqueur" has 2 syllables: liq-ueur. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does liqueur mean?

noun

  1. A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol. Cordials are a type of liqueur manufactured using the infusion process as opposed to the essence and distillation processes.

verb

  1. To flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur
  2. To top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution

    “Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.”

Words that rhyme with liqueur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

cordialfortifiedliquordigestivegutstrongmuchgenerous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liqueur"?▾

"Liqueur" has 2 syllables: liq · ueur.

What is the IPA transcription of "liqueur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liqueur" is /lɪˈkjɔː/.

What does "liqueur" mean?▾

Liqueur: A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol. Cordials are a type of liqueur manufactured using the infusion process as opposed to the essence and distillation processes.

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