How to pronounce meze
Say it like MEZ-ay. Meze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce meze. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MEZ
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of meze
American and British speakers say meze in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛzeɪ/ in the US and /ˈmɛzeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZ-ay.
What does meze mean?
- Small portions of starters typical of Turkish, Greek and Levantine cuisine (equivalent to Spanish tapas or Hawaiian pu pu) often served as a light meal with pita.
Questions about saying meze
How do you pronounce meze?
Say MEZ-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛzeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meze?
Meze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say meze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛzeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛzeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.