How to pronounce sari
Say it like SAR-ee. Sari has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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US American/ˈsɑri/SAR-ee
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- SAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sari pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does sari mean?
noun
- The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- saree
Words that rhyme with sari
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Words that sound like sari
Questions about saying sari
How do you pronounce sari?
Say SAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sari?
Sari has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · ee.
What words sound the same as sari?
Sari sounds the same as sorry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.