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Foie Gras Pronunciation
Foie Gras is pronounced FOY-GRAS, IPA /ˈfɔɪ ˈgræs/.
FOY-GRAS
US /ˈfɔɪ ˈgræs/
Syllables: FOY · GRAS (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (phrase): A rich paste made from the fattened liver of a goose or a duck.
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Foie Gras in a Sentence
- Foie gras is banned from the menu in several cities.
- He served the foie gras with toasted brioche.
- A small tin of foie gras cost more than the wine.
Common Mispronunciations of Foie Gras
Not fwah GRAH
French says it roughly that way, and English dictionaries record the anglicised FOY-GRAS instead; both turn up in restaurants.
Not FOY-GRAY
The English reading sounds the s, so the second half rhymes with grass.
Tip: Both halves of the phrase take a strong beat, which is unusual for a two-word borrowing.
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