How to pronounce pastrami
Say it like puh-STRAH-mee. Pastrami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH).
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- puh
- STRAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastrami pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pastrami
American and British speakers say pastrami in essentially the same way: /pəˈstrɑmi/ in the US and /pæˈstrɑːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: pa-STRAH-mee.
What does pastrami mean?
- A seasoned smoked cut of beef, traditionally made from a navel cut.
Words that rhyme with pastrami
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pastrami.
Questions about saying pastrami
How do you pronounce pastrami?
Say puh-STRAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈstrɑmi/. In British English it is /pæˈstrɑːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastrami?
Pastrami has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH). Broken into parts: puh · STRAH · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say pastrami the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈstrɑmi/ and the British form is /pæˈstrɑːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.