word
Food
French
Confit
kon-FEE
/kɒnˈfiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Confit
Dictionary meaning
A cooking method where food is cooked slowly in its own fat at low temperature.
History and origin
French
Examples
- Duck confit has a rich, tender texture from slow cooking in duck fat.
Common mispronunciations
KON-fitkon-FIT
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on second syllable. The final 't' is silent in French.
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