How to pronounce sabzi
Say it like sub-ZEE. Sabzi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE).
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- sub
- ZEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sabzi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sabzi
American and British speakers say sabzi in essentially the same way: /səbˈzi/ in the US and /səbˈziː/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-ZEE.
What does sabzi mean?
- Any green vegetable.
- The larger leaves and the seed capsules of Indian hemp which are used to make bhang.
Words that rhyme with sabzi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sabzi.
Questions about saying sabzi
How do you pronounce sabzi?
Say sub-ZEE. The American pronunciation is /səbˈzi/. In British English it is /səbˈziː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sabzi?
Sabzi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE). Broken into parts: sub · ZEE.
Do Americans and Brits say sabzi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈzi/ and the British form is /səbˈziː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.