How to pronounce shakshuka
Say it like shak-SHOO-kuh. Shakshuka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO).
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- shak
- SHOO
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakshuka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shakshuka
American and British speakers say shakshuka in essentially the same way: /ʃækˈʃukə/ in the US and /ʃækˈʃuːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shak-SHOO-kuh.
What does shakshuka mean?
- A Maghrebi dish of eggs simmered in a mixture of chopped tomatoes, chilies, cumin, peppers, and onions.
Words that rhyme with shakshuka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shakshuka.
Questions about saying shakshuka
How do you pronounce shakshuka?
Say shak-SHOO-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃækˈʃukə/. In British English it is /ʃækˈʃuːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakshuka?
Shakshuka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO). Broken into parts: shak · SHOO · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say shakshuka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃækˈʃukə/ and the British form is /ʃækˈʃuːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.