How to pronounce dirndl
Say it like DURN-dul. Dirndl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DURN).
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- DURN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirndl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dirndl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURN-dul.
What does dirndl mean?
- A traditional Alpine woman's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt.
- In full dirndl skirt: a full skirt with a tight waistband resembling one which is part of a traditional Alpine woman's dress.
Where does dirndl come from?
Borrowed from German Dirndl, a diminutive of Dirne (“girl”) (Austria, Bavaria), from Middle High German dierne (“girl; servant”), from Old High German diorna, thiorna (“girl; servant”), from Proto-West Germanic *þewernā (“maiden, young girl
Questions about saying dirndl
How do you pronounce dirndl?
Say DURN-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝndəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirndl?
Dirndl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DURN). Broken into parts: DURN · dul.
Is dirndl 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 /ˈdɜːndəl/ (DURN-dul).