To pronounce "roux", say ROUX — one syllable, IPA /ɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹuː/
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"roux" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: rew, rhew, rhue, rioux — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Roux" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "roux" is /ɹuː/.
Roux: A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.
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