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How to pronounce roux

American English pronunciation

ROO

IPA
/ˈɹu/
Syllables
ROO (1 syllable)

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What roux means

noun

A cooked mix of butter and flour to thicken sauces

In a sentence: Dad stirred the roux until it turned golden, then added milk for the gravy.

Where it comes from: It was borrowed from French.

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