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How to pronounce tiramisu

tiramisu
/tɪrəˈmɪsuː/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Tiramisu, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce tiramisu?

Tiramisu is pronounced /tɪrəˈmɪsuː/ in American English.

How many syllables are in tiramisu?

Tiramisu has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tiramisu?

The third syllable: /tɪrəˈmɪsuː/.

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