How to pronounce waterzooi
Say it like VAH-ter-zoy. Waterzooi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɑtɚˌzɔɪ/VAH-ter-zoy
UK British/ˈvɑːtəzɔɪ/VAH-tuh-zoy
- VAH
- ter
- zoy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterzooi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- zoyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of waterzooi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAH-tuh-zoy.
What does waterzooi mean?
noun
- A type of Flemish stew, traditionally made with fish.
Where does waterzooi come from?
From Dutch waterzooi.
Questions about saying waterzooi
How do you pronounce waterzooi?
Say VAH-ter-zoy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑtɚˌzɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːtəzɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterzooi?
Waterzooi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAH). Broken into parts: VAH · ter · zoy.
Is waterzooi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɑːtəzɔɪ/ (VAH-tuh-zoy).