How to pronounce baklava
Say it like BAK-luh-vuh. Baklava has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- luh
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baklava pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baklava
American and British speakers say baklava in essentially the same way: /ˈbækləvə/ in the US and /ˈbækləvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-luh-vuh.
What does baklava mean?
- A sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry.
Questions about saying baklava
How do you pronounce baklava?
Say BAK-luh-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækləvə/. In British English it is /ˈbækləvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baklava?
Baklava has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · luh · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say baklava the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækləvə/ and the British form is /ˈbækləvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.