How to pronounce holubtsi
Say it like HOL-up-chee. Holubtsi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- up
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holubtsi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of holubtsi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-up-chee.
What does holubtsi mean?
- cabbage rolls.
Questions about saying holubtsi
How do you pronounce holubtsi?
Say HOL-up-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləpˌtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləpˌtʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holubtsi?
Holubtsi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · up · chee.
Is holubtsi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒləpˌtʃiː/ (HOL-up-chee).