How to pronounce satsivi
Say it like sut-SEE-vee. Satsivi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- sut
- SEE
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satsivi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of satsivi
American and British speakers say satsivi in essentially the same way: /sətˈsivi/ in the US and /sətˈsiːviː/ in the UK.
British respelling: sut-SEE-vee.
What does satsivi mean?
- A Georgian sauce made of walnuts and served cold either as a dipping sauce for bread, or sauce for boiled or fried game or fish.
- A poultry, fish, or vegetable appetizer made with the satsivi sauce.
Where does satsivi come from?
Borrowed from Georgian საცივი (sacivi).
Words that rhyme with satsivi
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Questions about saying satsivi
How do you pronounce satsivi?
Say sut-SEE-vee. The American pronunciation is /sətˈsivi/. In British English it is /sətˈsiːviː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satsivi?
Satsivi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: sut · SEE · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say satsivi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sətˈsivi/ and the British form is /sətˈsiːviː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.