How to pronounce barszcz
Say it like BARSHCH. Barszcz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɑrʃtʃ/BARSHCH
UK British/bɑːʃtʃ/BAHSHCH
- BARSHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barszcz pronunciation, sound by sound
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- BARSHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barszcz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHSHCH.
What does barszcz mean?
noun
- Polish borscht.
Where does barszcz come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Polish barszcz.
Questions about saying barszcz
How do you pronounce barszcz?
Say BARSHCH. The American pronunciation is /bɑrʃtʃ/. In British English it is /bɑːʃtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barszcz?
Barszcz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARSHCH.
Is barszcz pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɑːʃtʃ/ (BAHSHCH).