How to pronounce sarsaparilla
Say it like sas-puh-RIL-uh. Sarsaparilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL).
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- sas
- puh
- RIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarsaparilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarsaparilla
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: sah-spuh-RIL-uh.
What does sarsaparilla mean?
- Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax aspera, which have fragrant roots.
- Dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots.
- A beverage (soft drink) flavored with this root, such as root beer.
Where does sarsaparilla come from?
From Spanish zarzaparrilla.
Words that rhyme with sarsaparilla
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Questions about saying sarsaparilla
How do you pronounce sarsaparilla?
Say sas-puh-RIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæspəˈrɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌsɑːspəˈrɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarsaparilla?
Sarsaparilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL). Broken into parts: sas · puh · RIL · uh.
Is sarsaparilla pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌsɑːspəˈrɪlə/ (sah-spuh-RIL-uh).