How to pronounce pierogi
Say it like puh-ROH-ghee. Pierogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- puh
- ROH
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pierogi 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pierogi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROH-ghee.
What does pierogi mean?
- A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.
Words that rhyme with pierogi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pierogi.
Questions about saying pierogi
How do you pronounce pierogi?
Say puh-ROH-ghee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊɡi/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pierogi?
Pierogi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: puh · ROH · ghee.
Is pierogi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəˈrəʊɡi/ (puh-ROH-ghee).