How to pronounce kirsch
Say it like KURSH. Kirsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kɝʃ/KURSH
UK British/kɪəʃ/KEERSH
- KURSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirsch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of kirsch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEERSH.
What does kirsch mean?
noun
- A clear brandy made from black cherries: kirschwasser.
Where does kirsch come from?
Borrowed from French kirsch, from German Kirschwasser (“cherry water”).
Questions about saying kirsch
How do you pronounce kirsch?
Say KURSH. The American pronunciation is /kɝʃ/. In British English it is /kɪəʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirsch?
Kirsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURSH.
Is kirsch 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 /kɪəʃ/ (KEERSH).