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How to pronounce streusel

Say it like STROO-zul. Streusel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO).

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US American/ˈstruzəl/STROO-zul
UK British/ˈstruːzəl/STROO-zul
  • STROO
  • zul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Streusel pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of streusel

American and British speakers say streusel in essentially the same way: /ˈstruzəl/ in the US and /ˈstruːzəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: STROO-zul.

What does streusel mean?

noun
  1. A crumbly topping for cakes and quick breads. It is made of sugar, flour, butter, and often other ingredients, especially cinnamon and chopped nuts.

Where does streusel come from?

Borrowed from German Streusel.

Words that rhyme with streusel

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Questions about saying streusel

How do you pronounce streusel?

Say STROO-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstruzəl/. In British English it is /ˈstruːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in streusel?

Streusel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO). Broken into parts: STROO · zul.

Do Americans and Brits say streusel the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstruzəl/ and the British form is /ˈstruːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).