Spaetzle is a type of egg noodle popular in German and Austrian cuisine. The word spaetzle comes from the German word for "little sparrows." While the name might be a bit misleading, these little noodles are actually quite easy to make at home. To pronounce spaetzle, you'll want to say "SHPAYT-sluh." The 'u' is silent, so it's really just four syllables. SHPAYT-sluh.