How to pronounce tsikoudia
Say it like tsih-KOO-dee-uh. Tsikoudia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- tsih
- KOO
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsikoudia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tsihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tsikoudia
American and British speakers say tsikoudia in essentially the same way: /tsɪˈkudiə/ in the US and /tsɪˈkuːdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tsih-KOO-dee-uh.
What does tsikoudia mean?
- A fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy of Cretan origin.
Questions about saying tsikoudia
How do you pronounce tsikoudia?
Say tsih-KOO-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /tsɪˈkudiə/. In British English it is /tsɪˈkuːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsikoudia?
Tsikoudia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: tsih · KOO · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tsikoudia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tsɪˈkudiə/ and the British form is /tsɪˈkuːdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.