How to pronounce pilsner
Say it like PILZ-ner. Pilsner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PILZ).
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- PILZ
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilsner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pilsner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PILZ-nuh.
What does pilsner mean?
- A pale, light lager beer.
Where does pilsner come from?
From German Pilsner, from Pilsen, the Bohemian city where the beer was first developed.
Questions about saying pilsner
How do you pronounce pilsner?
Say PILZ-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlznɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlznə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilsner?
Pilsner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PILZ). Broken into parts: PILZ · ner.
Is pilsner 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 /ˈpɪlznə/ (PILZ-nuh).