How to pronounce sangria
Say it like sang-GREE-uh. Sangria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE).
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- sang
- GREE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sangria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sangria
American and British speakers say sangria in essentially the same way: /sæŋˈɡriə/ in the US and /sæŋˈɡriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sang-GREE-uh.
What does sangria mean?
- A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.
- A deep red color.
Where does sangria come from?
Borrowed from Spanish sangría, from sangre (“blood”) + -ía.
Words that rhyme with sangria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sangria.
Questions about saying sangria
How do you pronounce sangria?
Say sang-GREE-uh. The American pronunciation is /sæŋˈɡriə/. In British English it is /sæŋˈɡriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sangria?
Sangria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE). Broken into parts: sang · GREE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sangria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sæŋˈɡriə/ and the British form is /sæŋˈɡriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.