Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

souffle

/suflˈeɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
souf-fle
IPA
/suflˈeɪ/
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A murmuring or blowing sound.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French souffle.

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Questions

How do you pronounce souffle?
The recorded pronunciation is /suflˈeɪ/.
What does souffle mean?
Alternative spelling of soufflé (“dish made with eggs”).
Where does souffle come from?
Borrowed from French souffle.

How to pronounce souffle

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/suflˈeɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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