How to pronounce tiramisu
Say it like tir-uh-MEE-soo. Tiramisu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tiramisu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- tir
- uh
- MEE
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiramisu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tiramisu
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
British respelling: tir-uh-mih-SOO.
What does tiramisu mean?
- An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.
Where does tiramisu come from?
Borrowed from Italian tiramisù (literally “pick-me-up”).
Questions about saying tiramisu
How do you pronounce tiramisu?
Say tir-uh-MEE-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɪrəˈmisu/. In British English it is /ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiramisu?
Tiramisu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: tir · uh · MEE · soo.
Is tiramisu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː/ (tir-uh-mih-SOO).