How to pronounce sanjak
Say it like SAN-jak. Sanjak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
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- SAN
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanjak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sanjak
American and British speakers say sanjak in essentially the same way: /ˈsændʒæk/ in the US and /ˈsændʒæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAN-jak.
What does sanjak mean?
- A district, a prefecture, particularly (historical) a second-level administrative division of the Ottoman Empire.
Questions about saying sanjak
How do you pronounce sanjak?
Say SAN-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈsændʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanjak?
Sanjak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · jak.
Do Americans and Brits say sanjak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsændʒæk/ and the British form is /ˈsændʒæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.