How to pronounce Kurdish
Say it like KUR-dish. Kurdish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝdɪʃ/KUR-dish
UK British/ˈkɜːdɪʃ/KUR-dish
- KUR
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kurdish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Kurdish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-dish.
What does Kurdish mean?
noun
- an Iranian language spoken in Turkey and Iran and Iraq and Syria and Russia
- of or relating to Kurdistan or the Kurds or their language and culture“Kurdish Moslems”
Questions about saying Kurdish
How do you pronounce Kurdish?
Say KUR-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝdɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːdɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kurdish?
Kurdish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · dish.
Is Kurdish 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 /ˈkɜːdɪʃ/ (KUR-dish).