How to pronounce sriracha
Say it like sih-RACH-uh. Sriracha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RACH).
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- sih
- RACH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sriracha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sriracha
American and British speakers say sriracha in essentially the same way: /sɪˈrætʃə/ in the US and /sɪˈrætʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-RACH-uh.
What does sriracha mean?
- A Thai-style hot sauce, typically made from sun-ripened chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.
Where does sriracha come from?
From Thai ศรีราชา (sǐi-raa-chaa), named after the city of Si Racha in Thailand.
Questions about saying sriracha
How do you pronounce sriracha?
Say sih-RACH-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈrætʃə/. In British English it is /sɪˈrætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sriracha?
Sriracha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RACH). Broken into parts: sih · RACH · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sriracha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈrætʃə/ and the British form is /sɪˈrætʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.