How to Pronounce Edelweiss

To pronounce "edelweiss", say ED-elw-eiss — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

edelweiss

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “edelweiss”

"edelweiss" has 3 syllables: ed-elw-eiss. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

What does edelweiss mean?

noun

  1. A European perennial alpine plant, Leontopodium alpinum, with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

Words that rhyme with edelweiss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

leontopodiumsnowflakestarflowerleucojumsnowbell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "edelweiss"?▾

"Edelweiss" has 3 syllables: ed · elw · eiss.

What is the IPA transcription of "edelweiss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "edelweiss" is /ˈeɪdəlvaɪs/.

What does "edelweiss" mean?▾

Edelweiss: A European perennial alpine plant, Leontopodium alpinum, with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

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