How to pronounce appenzeller
Say it like AP-in-zuh-ler. Appenzeller has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- in
- zuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appenzeller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of appenzeller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-in-zuh-luh.
What does appenzeller mean?
- A hard, straw-colored cow's-milk cheese with a nutty flavor.
Where does appenzeller come from?
Named for the Appenzell region of Switzerland
Questions about saying appenzeller
How do you pronounce appenzeller?
Say AP-in-zuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪnzəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪnzələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appenzeller?
Appenzeller has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · in · zuh · ler.
Is appenzeller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæpɪnzələ/ (AP-in-zuh-luh).