How to pronounce kummelweck
Say it like KOO-mul-vek. Kummelweck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- mul
- vek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kummelweck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kummelweck
American and British speakers say kummelweck in essentially the same way: /ˈkuməlvɛk/ in the US and /ˈkuːməlvɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-mul-vek.
What does kummelweck mean?
- A bread roll (typically a Kaiser roll) sprinkled with koshering salt and caraway seeds, often served with thinly sliced roast beef, popular in western New York.
Where does kummelweck come from?
From German Kümmel (“caraway”), Weck (“roll”) (in south-western dialects).
Questions about saying kummelweck
How do you pronounce kummelweck?
Say KOO-mul-vek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuməlvɛk/. In British English it is /ˈkuːməlvɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kummelweck?
Kummelweck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · mul · vek.
Do Americans and Brits say kummelweck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuməlvɛk/ and the British form is /ˈkuːməlvɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.