Wiener schnitzel Syllabification: (Wie·ner schnit·zel)Pronunciation: /ˈvēnər ˌSHnitsəl/Definition of Wiener schnitzel noun a dish consisting of a thin slice of veal that is breaded, fried, and garnished. Origin:from German, literally 'Vienna cutlet'Wiener schnitzel in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Wiener schnitzel in the British & World English dictionary