How to pronounce mazurka
Say it like muh-ZOOR-kuh. Mazurka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOR).
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- muh
- ZOOR
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mazurka 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.
- ZOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mazurka
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-ZOOR-kuh.
What does mazurka mean?
- A traditional Polish folk dance in triple time, usually moderately fast, containing a heavy accent on the third beat and occasionally the second beat.
- A classical musical composition inspired by the folk dance and conforming in some respects to its form, particularly as popularized by Chopin.
- A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.
Questions about saying mazurka
How do you pronounce mazurka?
Say muh-ZOOR-kuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈzʊrkə/. In British English it is /məˈzʊəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mazurka?
Mazurka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOR). Broken into parts: muh · ZOOR · kuh.
Is mazurka 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 /məˈzʊəkə/ (muh-ZOOR-kuh).