How to Pronounce "potpourri"
word
ˌpoʊpʊˈɹi
poh-puh-REE
pˈɒtpɔːɹˌi
pot-PAW-ree
Definition
A mixture of dried, fragrant flowers and spices used to make a room smell nice; also, a mixture of different things or a collection that is varied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpoʊpʊˈɹi
British English
pˈɒtpɔːɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
poh-puh-REE
UK
pot-PAW-ree
Listen in Context
She placed a bowl of potpourri on the table to make the room smell nice.
The gift shop sells bags of dried potpourri.
A potpourri of flowers decorated the shelf.
The concert was a potpourri of popular songs from the past decade.