How to pronounce frikadelle
Say it like frih-kuh-DEL-uh. Frikadelle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- frih
- kuh
- DEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frikadelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frikadelle
American and British speakers say frikadelle in essentially the same way: /frɪkəˈdɛlə/ in the US and /frɪkəˈdɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: frih-kuh-DEL-uh.
What does frikadelle mean?
- An oblate-spheroid meatball of North European origin, eaten hot or cold, and typically consisting of: minced pork or beef/veal (or, commonly, a blend of these meats); chopped onions; eggs; milk or water; breadcrumbs, oatmeal, or flour; salt; and pepper.
Where does frikadelle come from?
From the Danish frikadelle and its etymon, the German Frikadelle.
Words that rhyme with frikadelle
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Questions about saying frikadelle
How do you pronounce frikadelle?
Say frih-kuh-DEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /frɪkəˈdɛlə/. In British English it is /frɪkəˈdɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frikadelle?
Frikadelle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: frih · kuh · DEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say frikadelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /frɪkəˈdɛlə/ and the British form is /frɪkəˈdɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.