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bouillabaisse
Definition:
(nou) highly seasoned Mediterranean soup or stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish with tomatoes and onions or leeks and seasoned with saffron and garlic and herbs
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This fish is used in the recipe of the bouillabaisse.
Have a bouillabaisse for dinner.
They're making a bouillabaisse for dinner.
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Common mistakes of bouillabaisse pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "BOO-ill-a-baisse". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌbuː.jəˈbɛs/ (US) and /ˌbuː.ɪ.ləˈbɛɪs/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "bouillabaisse" with emphasis on "baisse".
- Ignoring the "ll" sound: Some pronounce "bouillabaisse" as "boo-yah-bess", missing the "ll" sound. The "ll" in French is pronounced like a "y" in English. Tip: Focus on blending the "u" and "i" sounds smoothly.
- Overemphasizing the "baisse": A common mistake is overemphasizing the final syllable, saying "bouillabaisse" as "boo-yah-bess-AY". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "bess". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle ending.
- Mispronouncing the "ou": Some say "bouillabaisse" with an incorrect "ou" sound, like "boo-lah-bess". The "ou" should be pronounced like "oo" in "food". Tip: Practice the "oo" sound in isolation before adding the rest of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People often mispronounce the vowel sounds in "bouillabaisse", saying "boo-lee-bess". The correct vowels are /uː/ and /ɛ/, not /iː/. Tip: Break the word down into syllables and practice each vowel sound separately.