How to Pronounce “danish”
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- American (US)
- /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
What “danish” means
noun — A Danish pastry, or a light, sweet, yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese.
Example: Get me a coffee and a cheese danish.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “danish” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "danish" mean?
danish (noun): A Danish pastry, or a light, sweet, yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruit or cheese. For example — Get me a coffee and a cheese danish.
How do you pronounce "danish" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "danish", /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "danish"?
/ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ in American English, /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ in British English, /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "danish"?
“danish” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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