How to Pronounce Potpourri

To pronounce "potpourri", say POTP-ourr-i — 3 syllables, IPA /pəʊˈpɔːɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəʊˈpɔːɹ.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “potpourri”

"potpourri" has 3 syllables: potp-ourr-i. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does potpourri mean?

noun

  1. A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
  2. An anthology of miscellaneous prose.

Words that rhyme with potpourri

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

miscellaneamiscellanymotleymixtureassortmentvarietypastichemedley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potpourri"?▾

"Potpourri" has 3 syllables: potp · ourr · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "potpourri"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potpourri" is /pəʊˈpɔːɹ.i/.

What does "potpourri" mean?▾

Potpourri: A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.

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