word
Food
French
Crème Brûlée
krem broo-LAY
/ˌkrɛm bruːˈleɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
CrèmeBrûlée
Dictionary meaning
A rich custard dessert topped with a layer of caramelised sugar.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The chef caramelised the sugar with a blowtorch to create the perfect crème brûlée.
Common mispronunciations
KREEM broo-laykrem BROO-lee
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on last syllable. 'Crème' rhymes with 'stem', not 'cream'.
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