How to pronounce mazurek
Say it like muh-ZYOO-rek. Mazurek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOO).
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- muh
- ZYOO
- rek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mazurek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mazurek
American and British speakers say mazurek in essentially the same way: /məˈzjurɛk/ in the US and /məˈzjuːrɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-ZYOO-rek.
What does mazurek mean?
- A kind of Polish cake baked at Easter, typically made from pastry with a layer of butter sponge cake on top, sometimes affixed with marmalade, and topped with nut-based icing and candied fruits.
Where does mazurek come from?
From Polish mazurek.
Questions about saying mazurek
How do you pronounce mazurek?
Say muh-ZYOO-rek. The American pronunciation is /məˈzjurɛk/. In British English it is /məˈzjuːrɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mazurek?
Mazurek has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOO). Broken into parts: muh · ZYOO · rek.
Do Americans and Brits say mazurek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈzjurɛk/ and the British form is /məˈzjuːrɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.