How to pronounce borscht
Say it like BORSHT. Borscht is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɔrʃt/BORSHT
UK British/bɔːʃt/BAWSHT
- BORSHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borscht pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of borscht
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWSHT.
What does borscht mean?
noun
- A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream, called borsch in its countries of origin.
- Any similar sour soup made of other ingredients such as sorrel, cabbage, hogweed
Questions about saying borscht
How do you pronounce borscht?
Say BORSHT. The American pronunciation is /bɔrʃt/. In British English it is /bɔːʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borscht?
Borscht is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORSHT.
Is borscht 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 /bɔːʃt/ (BAWSHT).