How to pronounce souvlaki
Say it like soov-LAH-kee. Souvlaki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- soov
- LAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souvlaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- soovKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAHSay 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 souvlaki
American and British speakers say souvlaki in essentially the same way: /suvˈlɑki/ in the US and /suːvˈlæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: soov-LAK-ee.
What does souvlaki mean?
- A Greek fast food consisting of pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer, variously also called kalamaki or kebab or, in sandwich form, gyro or shawarma.
- A wrapped pancake dish filled with meat, salad and some kind of sauce or dressing, commonly called a kebab.
Words that rhyme with souvlaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souvlaki.
Questions about saying souvlaki
How do you pronounce souvlaki?
Say soov-LAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /suvˈlɑki/. In British English it is /suːvˈlæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souvlaki?
Souvlaki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: soov · LAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say souvlaki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suvˈlɑki/ and the British form is /suːvˈlæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.