Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

au gratin

/oʊ ˈɡrɑtən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.29 in modern English

Syllables: au -gratin
IPA: /oʊ ˈɡrɑtən/

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.

Example Sentences

"The 7:30 prix fixe meal ($35 per person) is served communally in the courtyard. The four courses included scallops in a tomato and chili cream sauce, risotto and a cassoulet of either seafood or chicken covered with mashed potatoes au gratin."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French au gratin.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /oʊ ˈɡrɑtən/
British English: /əʊ ɡɹɑˈtæn/

Synonyms

gratinee

Questions

How do you pronounce au gratin?: The recorded pronunciation is /oʊ ˈɡrɑtən/.
What does au gratin mean?: Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.
Where does au gratin come from?: Unadapted borrowing from French au gratin.

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