word
French
Charcuterie
shar-KOO-tuh-ree
ʃɑːrˈkuː.tər.iListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
sharKOOtuhree
Dictionary meaning
The branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products such as bacon, ham, sausage, pâté, and confit; also refers to a board or platter of such cured and preserved meats arranged for serving.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The charcuterie board featured prosciutto, salami, cornichons, and aged cheeses.
- Traditional French charcuterie relies on salt, smoke, and spices to preserve pork.
Common mispronunciations
CHAR-koo-teh-reechar-KOO-tree
People also look up
Hors d’oeuvre
or-DERV
Rendezvous
RON-day-voo
Bourgeois
BOOR-zhwah
Croissant
kruh-SAHNT (UK) / kruh-SAHNT (US)
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Charcuterie” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction