How to pronounce tahdig
Say it like TAH-deeg. Tahdig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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- TAH
- deeg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tahdig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deegKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tahdig
American and British speakers say tahdig in essentially the same way: /ˈtɑdiɡ/ in the US and /ˈtædiɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAD-eeg.
What does tahdig mean?
- The crispy layer of rice (and sometimes lavash bread, thinly sliced potatoes, egg or another ingredient) taken from the bottom of the pot in which the rice (chelow or pilaf) is cooked in cuisine of Western Asia.
Questions about saying tahdig
How do you pronounce tahdig?
Say TAH-deeg. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑdiɡ/. In British English it is /ˈtædiɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tahdig?
Tahdig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · deeg.
Do Americans and Brits say tahdig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɑdiɡ/ and the British form is /ˈtædiɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.