How to pronounce sarkis
Say it like SAR-kis. Sarkis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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US American/ˈsɑrkɪs/SAR-kis
UK British/ˈsɑːkɪs/SAH-kis
- SAR
- kis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarkis 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.
- kisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sarkis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAH-kis.
What does sarkis mean?
noun
- plural of sarki
Questions about saying sarkis
How do you pronounce sarkis?
Say SAR-kis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrkɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːkɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarkis?
Sarkis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · kis.
Is sarkis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɑːkɪs/ (SAH-kis).