How to pronounce rusalka
Say it like roo-SAL-kuh. Rusalka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- roo
- SAL
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rusalka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rusalka
American and British speakers say rusalka in essentially the same way: /ˌruˈsælkə/ in the US and /ˌruːˈsælkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-SAL-kuh.
What does rusalka mean?
- A female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths underwater.
Questions about saying rusalka
How do you pronounce rusalka?
Say roo-SAL-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌruˈsælkə/. In British English it is /ˌruːˈsælkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rusalka?
Rusalka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: roo · SAL · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say rusalka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌruˈsælkə/ and the British form is /ˌruːˈsælkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.