How to pronounce witbier
Say it like WIT-bih-er. Witbier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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US American/ˈwɪtbɪɚ/WIT-bih-er
UK British/ˈwɪtbɪə/WIT-beer
- WIT
- bih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witbier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 witbier
- 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: WIT-beer.
What does witbier mean?
noun
- A top-fermented barley/wheat beer brewed mainly in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Where does witbier come from?
From Dutch witbier.
Questions about saying witbier
How do you pronounce witbier?
Say WIT-bih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtbɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witbier?
Witbier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · bih · er.
Is witbier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈwɪtbɪə/ (WIT-beer).