How to pronounce stollen
Say it like STOL-un. Stollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOL).
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- STOL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stollen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stollen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOL-un.
What does stollen mean?
- A traditional German cake eaten at Christmas time, made with nuts, raisins and other dried fruits.
Where does stollen come from?
Borrowed from German Stollen.
Words that rhyme with stollen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stollen.
Questions about saying stollen
How do you pronounce stollen?
Say STOL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑlən/. In British English it is /ˈstɒlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stollen?
Stollen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOL). Broken into parts: STOL · un.
Is stollen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstɒlən/ (STOL-un).