How to pronounce schnitzel
Say it like SHNIT-sul. Schnitzel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHNIT).
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- SHNIT
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schnitzel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHNITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schnitzel
American and British speakers say schnitzel in essentially the same way: /ˈʃnɪtsəl/ in the US and /ˈʃnɪtsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHNIT-sul.
What does schnitzel mean?
- A dish consisting of fried veal cutlet.
- A Germanic dish of breaded and deep-fried meat cutlet.
- A cutlet from this dish.
Where does schnitzel come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Schnitzel (“cutlet”).
Questions about saying schnitzel
How do you pronounce schnitzel?
Say SHNIT-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃnɪtsəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃnɪtsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schnitzel?
Schnitzel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHNIT). Broken into parts: SHNIT · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say schnitzel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃnɪtsəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃnɪtsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.