How to pronounce hefeweizen
Say it like HEF-uh-vyte-sun. Hefeweizen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
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- HEF
- uh
- vyte
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hefeweizen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFSay 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.
- vyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hefeweizen
American and British speakers say hefeweizen in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/ in the US and /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEF-uh-vyte-sun.
What does hefeweizen mean?
- An unfiltered type of wheat beer.
Where does hefeweizen come from?
Borrowed from German Hefeweizen.
Questions about saying hefeweizen
How do you pronounce hefeweizen?
Say HEF-uh-vyte-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hefeweizen?
Hefeweizen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · uh · vyte · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say hefeweizen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛfəˌvaɪtsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.