How to pronounce roux
American English pronunciation
ROO
- IPA
- /ˈɹu/
- Syllables
- ROO (1 syllable)
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What roux means
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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