How to pronounce Berliner Weisse

Berliner Weisse is written Berliner Weiße where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /bɛʁˌliːnɐ ˈvaɪ̯sə/. In plain English letters that is bair-LEE-ner VICE-uh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jeuwre, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Berliner Weisse?

Berliner Weisse is a drink of Germany. Where it comes from: Berlin. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sour and fresh.

Where Berliner Weisse comes from

Berliner Weisse is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Berlin.

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