How to pronounce Wienerschnitzel
Say it like WEE-nersh-nit-sul. Wienerschnitzel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- nersh
- nit
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wienerschnitzel 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.
- nershKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wienerschnitzel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-nush-nit-sul.
What does Wienerschnitzel mean?
- Alternative form of Wiener schnitzel.
Questions about saying Wienerschnitzel
How do you pronounce Wienerschnitzel?
Say WEE-nersh-nit-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwinɚʃˌnɪtsəl/. In British English it is /ˈwiːnəʃˌnɪtsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wienerschnitzel?
Wienerschnitzel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · nersh · nit · sul.
Is Wienerschnitzel 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 /ˈwiːnəʃˌnɪtsəl/ (WEE-nush-nit-sul).