How to pronounce stroganoff
Say it like STROH-guh-nawf. Stroganoff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- guh
- nawf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stroganoff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stroganoff
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-guh-nof.
What does stroganoff mean?
- A dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with sour cream.
- A dish prepared as above, with beef substituted by another protein (meat or meat substitute).“chicken stroganoff, mushroom stroganoff”
Questions about saying stroganoff
How do you pronounce stroganoff?
Say STROH-guh-nawf. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊɡənɔf/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊɡənɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stroganoff?
Stroganoff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · guh · nawf.
Is stroganoff pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstrəʊɡənɒf/ (STROH-guh-nof).