How to pronounce pirozhki
Say it like pih-ROZH-kih. Pirozhki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROZH).
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- pih
- ROZH
- kih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirozhki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pirozhki
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pih-ROZH-kih.
What does pirozhki mean?
- Small pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit baked or fried, from eastern European cuisine, or a serving of these.
- A single such pastry.
Questions about saying pirozhki
How do you pronounce pirozhki?
Say pih-ROZH-kih. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈrɑʒkɪ/. In British English it is /pɪˈrɒʒkɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirozhki?
Pirozhki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROZH). Broken into parts: pih · ROZH · kih.
Is pirozhki pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɪˈrɒʒkɪ/ (pih-ROZH-kih).