How to pronounce Weisswurst

Weisswurst is written Weißwurst where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈvaɪ̯sˌvʊʁst/. In plain English letters that is VICE-voorst, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Sebastian Negraszus, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Weisswurst?

Weisswurst is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Bavaria. People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory.

Where Weisswurst comes from

Weisswurst is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Bavaria.

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