How to pronounce saganaki
Say it like sah-guh-NAH-kee. Saganaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- sah
- guh
- NAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saganaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saganaki
American and British speakers say saganaki in essentially the same way: /ˌsɑɡəˈnɑki/ in the US and /ˌsæɡəˈnɑːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: sag-uh-NAH-kee.
What does saganaki mean?
- Any of various Greek dishes cooked in a small frying pan, especially an appetizer of pan-seared cheese.
Words that rhyme with saganaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saganaki.
Questions about saying saganaki
How do you pronounce saganaki?
Say sah-guh-NAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑɡəˈnɑki/. In British English it is /ˌsæɡəˈnɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saganaki?
Saganaki has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: sah · guh · NAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say saganaki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɑɡəˈnɑki/ and the British form is /ˌsæɡəˈnɑːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.