How to pronounce sirtaki
Say it like ser-TAH-kee. Sirtaki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- ser
- TAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirtaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sirtaki
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-TAK-ih.
What does sirtaki mean?
- A modern Greek folk dance, a mixture of the slow and fast versions of the hasapiko dance.
Words that rhyme with sirtaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sirtaki.
Questions about saying sirtaki
How do you pronounce sirtaki?
Say ser-TAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈtɑki/. In British English it is /sɜːˈtækɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirtaki?
Sirtaki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: ser · TAH · kee.
Is sirtaki 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 /sɜːˈtækɪ/ (sur-TAK-ih).