Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blanche

/blˈæntʃ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.38 in modern English

Syllables
blanche
IPA
/blˈæntʃ/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from French.

name

A surname from French.

Etymology

From Old French blanc (“white”). The surname originated as a nickname, or as a matronymic.

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Questions

How do you pronounce blanche?
The recorded pronunciation is /blˈæntʃ/.
What does blanche mean?
A female given name from French.
Where does blanche come from?
From Old French blanc (“white”). The surname originated as a nickname, or as a matronymic.

How to pronounce blanche

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “blanche”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/blˈæntʃ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “blanche” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.