word
French
Velouté
veh-loo-TAY
/vɛluːˈteɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
velouté
Dictionary meaning
One of the five French mother sauces — a light stock-based sauce thickened with a roux.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
veh-LOO-tay
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