How to Pronounce Rijsttafel

To pronounce "rijsttafel", say RIJSTT-af-el — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹaɪsˌtɑːfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹaɪsˌtɑːfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rijsttafel”

"rijsttafel" has 3 syllables: rijstt-af-el. It rhymes with rijstafel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rijstafel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rijsttafel mean?

noun

  1. A large meal originating in colonial Indonesia composed of many different dishes with rice as the main ingredient; several side-dishes such as krupuk, acar and serundeng are served.

Words that rhyme with rijsttafel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rijstafel

Related words

rijstafelreistafelrojakrujaktumpengplatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rijsttafel"?▾

"Rijsttafel" has 3 syllables: rijstt · af · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "rijsttafel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rijsttafel" is /ˈɹaɪsˌtɑːfəl/.

What does "rijsttafel" mean?▾

Rijsttafel: A large meal originating in colonial Indonesia composed of many different dishes with rice as the main ingredient; several side-dishes such as krupuk, acar and serundeng are served.

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