How to pronounce Beurre blanc

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /bœʁ blɑ̃/. In plain English letters that is bur BLAHN, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Beurre blanc?

Beurre blanc is a main dish of France. Where it comes from: Nantes. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and fish. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Beurre blanc comes from

Beurre blanc is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map.

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