How to pronounce horilka
Say it like hoh-REEL-ka. Horilka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEL).
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- hoh
- REEL
- ka
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horilka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- REELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of horilka
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-REEL-ka.
What does horilka mean?
- Ukrainian distilled spirit, sometimes flavored with hot peppers.
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Questions about saying horilka
How do you pronounce horilka?
Say hoh-REEL-ka. The American pronunciation is /hoʊˈrilkæ/. In British English it is /həʊˈriːlkæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horilka?
Horilka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEL). Broken into parts: hoh · REEL · ka.
Is horilka pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊˈriːlkæ/ (hoh-REEL-ka).