word
Food
French
Niçoise
nee-SWAHZ
/niːˈswɑːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Niçoise
Dictionary meaning
In the style of Nice, France — typically referring to a salad with tuna, olives, and beans.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The salade niçoise is a perfect summer lunch.
Common mispronunciations
nee-KOHZnih-SWAH-zee
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on second syllable. The 'ç' makes an 's' sound.
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