What is Kirsch, Kirschwasser?
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Phonetics For Kirsch, Kirschwasser
k’ear’sh vahs/sə
A Quick Overview Of Kirsch, Kirschwasser
‘Kirsch’ or 'Kirschwasser' is a clear fruit brandy distilled from cherry juice and stones. The name 'Kirsch' comes from the German word for cherry, 'Kirsche', and 'Wasser' means 'water' - referring to the fact that the spirit is clear in colour. Kirschwasser is chiefly made in Germany, Switzerland and the 'Germanic' region of France, 'Alsace'.
'Kirsch' the cherry brandy is not the same as Kirsch liqueur - a liqueur contains added sugar, whereas a spirit has no sugar added. Also, to avoid confusion, note that while a 'Kirsche' is a cherry, a 'Kirsch' is a cherry tree, and a 'Kirche' without a’s’ is a church.
- kirsch wasser
- k'ear'sh vas/sər
'Kirsch' is a one syllable word.
- The 'ir' sounds closest to the English word 'ear', and rhymes with 'cheer';
- Say the 'sch' as you would 'sh' in English.
- The 'w' sounds like the English 'v';
- The 'a' sounds like the 'a' in 'father';
- The 'e' sounds like the 'e' in 'water' - the 'e' is a neutral vowel, represented by the upside down 'ə'.
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