How to pronounce bouzouki
Say it like buh-ZOO-kee. Bouzouki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- buh
- ZOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouzouki 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.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bouzouki
American and British speakers say bouzouki in essentially the same way: /bəˈzuki/ in the US and /bəˈzuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-ZOO-kee.
What does bouzouki mean?
- A Greek long-necked plucked fretted lute with a sharp, metallic sound.
Words that rhyme with bouzouki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bouzouki.
Questions about saying bouzouki
How do you pronounce bouzouki?
Say buh-ZOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈzuki/. In British English it is /bəˈzuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouzouki?
Bouzouki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: buh · ZOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say bouzouki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈzuki/ and the British form is /bəˈzuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.