How to pronounce mazurkas
Say it like muh-ZUR-kuz. Mazurkas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- muh
- ZUR
- kuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mazurkas 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.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mazurkas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-ZUR-kuz.
What does mazurkas mean?
- plural of mazurka How to pronounce mazurka
Questions about saying mazurkas
How do you pronounce mazurkas?
Say muh-ZUR-kuz. The American pronunciation is /məˈzɝkəz/. In British English it is /məˈzɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mazurkas?
Mazurkas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: muh · ZUR · kuz.
Is mazurkas 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 /məˈzɜːkəz/ (muh-ZUR-kuz).