How to pronounce babushkas
Say it like buh-BUUSH-kuz. Babushkas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUSH).
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- buh
- BUUSH
- kuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Babushkas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of babushkas
American and British speakers say babushkas in essentially the same way: /bəˈbʊʃkəz/ in the US and /bəˈbʊʃkəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-BUUSH-kuz.
What does babushkas mean?
- plural of babushka How to pronounce babushka
Questions about saying babushkas
How do you pronounce babushkas?
Say buh-BUUSH-kuz. The American pronunciation is /bəˈbʊʃkəz/. In British English it is /bəˈbʊʃkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in babushkas?
Babushkas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUSH). Broken into parts: buh · BUUSH · kuz.
Do Americans and Brits say babushkas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈbʊʃkəz/ and the British form is /bəˈbʊʃkəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.