How to pronounce rijsttafel
Say it like RY-stah-ful. Rijsttafel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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US American/ˈraɪˌstɑfəl/RY-stah-ful
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- RY
- stah
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rijsttafel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does rijsttafel mean?
noun
- A large meal originating in colonial Indonesia composed of many different dishes with rice as the main ingredient; several side-dishes such as krupuk, acar and serundeng are served.
Where does rijsttafel come from?
Borrowed from Dutch rijsttafel (“rice table”).
Questions about saying rijsttafel
How do you pronounce rijsttafel?
Say RY-stah-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌstɑfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rijsttafel?
Rijsttafel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · stah · ful.