word
French
charcuterie
shar-KOO-tuh-ree
ʃɑːrˈkuːtəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
charcuterie
Sounds like
Say 'shar-KOO-tuh-ree'.
Dictionary meaning
A French branch of cooking devoted to prepared pork products; also a board of cured meats.
History and origin
French — 'chair' (flesh) + 'cuit' (cooked).
Examples
- The restaurant was famous for its charcuterie board: rillettes, pâté, jambon, and saucisson.
Common mispronunciations
SHAR-koo-tuh-reechar-COO-tuh-ree
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