How to pronounce weissbier
Say it like VYCE-bih-er. Weissbier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYCE).
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- VYCE
- bih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weissbier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weissbier
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VYCE-beer.
What does weissbier mean?
- A Bavarian specialty beer in which a significant proportion of malted barley is replaced with malted wheat.
Where does weissbier come from?
Borrowed from German Weißbier, probably from weiß (“white”) + Bier (“beer”), but see the lemma.
Questions about saying weissbier
How do you pronounce weissbier?
Say VYCE-bih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪsbɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪsbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weissbier?
Weissbier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYCE). Broken into parts: VYCE · bih · er.
Is weissbier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈvaɪsbɪə/ (VYCE-beer).