How to pronounce shorba
Say it like SHOR-ba. Shorba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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US American/ˈʃoʊrbæ/SHOR-ba
UK British/ˈʃɔːbæ/SHAW-ba
- SHOR
- ba
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- baKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shorba
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-ba.
What does shorba mean?
noun
- Alternative form of chorba.
Questions about saying shorba
How do you pronounce shorba?
Say SHOR-ba. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊrbæ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːbæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorba?
Shorba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · ba.
Is shorba 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 /ˈʃɔːbæ/ (SHAW-ba).