How to Pronounce "Tiramisu"
Medium🌐 Italian word
IPA
ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː
Syllables:
ti·ra·mi·su
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What does "Tiramisu" mean?
nounAn Italian dessert made of ladyfinger biscuits dipped in coffee and layered with mascarpone cheese.
Example:
"After dinner, we decided to share a slice of tiramisu for dessert."
Origin of "Tiramisu"
From Italian tirami su meaning pick me up or lift me up.
How to Say "Tiramisu"
🗣️ Step by Step
Break it down into four syllables: TIH (like 'tih' in 'tick'), rah (like 'rah' in 'rock'), MEE (like 'me'), and SOO (like 'sue'). Stress the MEE syllable: TIH-rah-MEE-soo.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'TIR-am-is' instead of the correct syllables, often due to confusion with similar-sounding words.
💬 Example
After dinner, we decided to share a slice of tiramisu for dessert.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Tiramisu?
Tiramisu is pronounced ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Tiramisu hard to pronounce?
Tiramisu is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌtɪrəmɪˈsuː.
What language is Tiramisu from?
Tiramisu originates from Italian. From Italian tirami su meaning pick me up or lift me up.