How to Pronounce “nougat”
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- American (US)
- /ˈnuːɡɑː/
- British (UK)
- /ˈnuːɡɑː/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈnuːɡɑː/
What “nougat” means
noun — A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with almonds or hazelnuts or used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “nougat” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈnuːɡɑː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "nougat" mean?
nougat (noun): A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with almonds or hazelnuts or used without nuts as a filler in candy bars.
How do you pronounce "nougat" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "nougat", /ˈnuːɡɑː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "nougat"?
/ˈnuːɡɑː/ in American English, /ˈnuːɡɑː/ in British English, /ˈnuːɡɑː/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "nougat"?
“nougat” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈnuːɡɑː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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