How to pronounce pfeffernusse
Say it like PFEF-er-noo-suh. Pfeffernusse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PFEF).
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- PFEF
- er
- noo
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pfeffernusse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PFEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pfeffernusse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: PFEF-uh-nyoo-suh.
What does pfeffernusse mean?
Where does pfeffernusse come from?
Borrowed from German Pfeffernüsse, plural of Pfeffernuss (literally “pepper nut”).
Questions about saying pfeffernusse
How do you pronounce pfeffernusse?
Say PFEF-er-noo-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpfɛfərnusə/. In British English it is /ˈpfɛfənjuːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pfeffernusse?
Pfeffernusse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PFEF). Broken into parts: PFEF · er · noo · suh.
Is pfeffernusse 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 /ˈpfɛfənjuːsə/ (PFEF-uh-nyoo-suh).