How to pronounce chorba
Say it like KOR-buh. Chorba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrbə/KOR-buh
UK British/ˈkɔːbə/KAW-buh
- KOR
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chorba
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-buh.
What does chorba mean?
noun
- stews or rich soups found in national cuisines across the Middle East, Maghreb, Iran, Turkey, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, East Africa and South Asia
Questions about saying chorba
How do you pronounce chorba?
Say KOR-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrbə/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorba?
Chorba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · buh.
Is chorba 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 /ˈkɔːbə/ (KAW-buh).