How to pronounce matryoshka
Say it like mah-tree-OHSH-kuh. Matryoshka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHSH).
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- mah
- tree
- OHSH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matryoshka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matryoshka
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mat-rih-OSH-kuh.
What does matryoshka mean?
- One of a set of wooden Russian dolls of different sizes, designed such that each fits inside the next.
Questions about saying matryoshka
How do you pronounce matryoshka?
Say mah-tree-OHSH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑtriˈoʊʃkə/. In British English it is /ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matryoshka?
Matryoshka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHSH). Broken into parts: mah · tree · OHSH · kuh.
Is matryoshka 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 /ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə/ (mat-rih-OSH-kuh).