How to pronounce stroopwafel
Say it like STROHP-wah-ful. Stroopwafel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROHP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stroopwafel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STROHP
- wah
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stroopwafel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wahGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of stroopwafel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROHP-wof-ul.
What does stroopwafel mean?
- A Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers with syrup in between.
Where does stroopwafel come from?
Borrowed from Dutch stroopwafel, from stroop (“syrup”) + wafel (“wafer; waffle”).
Questions about saying stroopwafel
How do you pronounce stroopwafel?
Say STROHP-wah-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊpˌwɑfəl/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊpˌwɒfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stroopwafel?
Stroopwafel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROHP). Broken into parts: STROHP · wah · ful.
Is stroopwafel 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 /ˈstrəʊpˌwɒfəl/ (STROHP-wof-ul).