How to pronounce edelweiss
Say it like AY-dul-vyce. Edelweiss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- dul
- vyce
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edelweiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyceKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of edelweiss
American and British speakers say edelweiss in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/ in the US and /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-dul-vyce.
What does edelweiss mean?
- A European perennial alpine plant (Leontopodium alpinum), with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.
Where does edelweiss come from?
Borrowed from German Edelweiß, from edel (“noble”) + weiß (“white”).
Questions about saying edelweiss
How do you pronounce edelweiss?
Say AY-dul-vyce. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edelweiss?
Edelweiss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · dul · vyce.
Do Americans and Brits say edelweiss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.