How to pronounce poffertje
Say it like POF-er-chuh. Poffertje has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POF).
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- POF
- er
- chuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poffertje pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poffertje
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POF-uh-chuh.
What does poffertje mean?
- A traditional Dutch treat resembling a fluffy pancake, made with yeast and buckwheat flour.
Where does poffertje come from?
Borrowed from Dutch poffertje.
Questions about saying poffertje
How do you pronounce poffertje?
Say POF-er-chuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑfərtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈpɒfətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poffertje?
Poffertje has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POF). Broken into parts: POF · er · chuh.
Is poffertje 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 /ˈpɒfətʃə/ (POF-uh-chuh).