How to pronounce wiener
Say it like WEE-ner. Wiener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wiener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-nuh.
Other ways to say wiener
Wiener also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WY-ner /ˈwaɪnɚ/
What does wiener mean?
- A type of sausage made from beef, chicken or pork.
- A hot dog or frankfurter.
- A person who is nervous or afraid to partake in certain activities.
Where does wiener come from?
In Germany today this sausage is known as Wiener Würstchen (“small sausage from Vienna”), but in Vienna and the Netherlands it is called a Frankfurter or Frankfurter Würstchen (“small sausage from Frankfurt”).
Words that rhyme with wiener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiener.
Questions about saying wiener
How do you pronounce wiener?
Say WEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiener?
Wiener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ner.
Is wiener 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 /ˈwiːnə/ (WEE-nuh).