How to pronounce csardas
Say it like CHAR-dahsh. Csardas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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US American/ˈtʃɑrdɑʃ/CHAR-dahsh
UK British/ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/CHAH-dash
- CHAR
- dahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Csardas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dahshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of csardas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-dash.
What does csardas mean?
noun
- An intricate Hungarian folk dance characterized by variations in tempo. The two main parts are called lassú (slow) and friss (quick).
- The music and melody for such a dance.
Questions about saying csardas
How do you pronounce csardas?
Say CHAR-dahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in csardas?
Csardas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · dahsh.
Is csardas 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 /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ (CHAH-dash).