How to pronounce pysanka
Say it like PIS-ung-kuh. Pysanka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- ung
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pysanka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pysanka
American and British speakers say pysanka in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪsəŋkə/ in the US and /ˈpɪsəŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-ung-kuh.
What does pysanka mean?
- A hand-decorated Ukrainian Easter egg with intricate designs.
Questions about saying pysanka
How do you pronounce pysanka?
Say PIS-ung-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪsəŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈpɪsəŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pysanka?
Pysanka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · ung · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pysanka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪsəŋkə/ and the British form is /ˈpɪsəŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.