How to Pronounce Tiramisu

To pronounce "tiramisu", say TIR-am-is-u — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tiramisu”

"tiramisu" has 4 syllables: tir-am-is-u. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does tiramisu mean?

noun

  1. An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee

Words that rhyme with tiramisu

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tiramisu"?▾

"Tiramisu" has 4 syllables: tir · am · is · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "tiramisu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tiramisu" is /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/.

What does "tiramisu" mean?▾

Tiramisu: An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee

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