How to pronounce borsch
Say it like BORSH. Borsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɔrʃ/BORSH
UK British/bɔːʃ/BAWSH
- BORSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borsch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of borsch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWSH.
What does borsch mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of borscht.
Questions about saying borsch
How do you pronounce borsch?
Say BORSH. The American pronunciation is /bɔrʃ/. In British English it is /bɔːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borsch?
Borsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORSH.
Is borsch 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 /bɔːʃ/ (BAWSH).