Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tiramisu

/ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.46 in modern English

Syllables: tiramisu
IPA: /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Numerous variations of tiramisu exist. Some chefs use other cakes such as panettone. Although the original recipe – certified by the Italian Academy of Cuisine in 2010 – was alcohol-free, variants include alcohol such as rum or marsala."

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tiramisù (literally “pick-me-up”).

Word Breakdown

Root: *wert-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/
British English: /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

tiramisus (plural) tiramisù (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

trifle bread pudding

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce tiramisu?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/.
What does tiramisu mean?: An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.
Where does tiramisu come from?: Borrowed from Italian tiramisù (literally “pick-me-up”).

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