How to pronounce tsotsi
Say it like TSOT-see. Tsotsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOT).
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- TSOT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsotsi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tsotsi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TSOT-see.
What does tsotsi mean?
- A hoodlum or street thug, especially one from the townships; a township skollie.
Where does tsotsi come from?
Uncertain. Compare Shona tsotsi (“criminal”)
Questions about saying tsotsi
How do you pronounce tsotsi?
Say TSOT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsɑtsi/. In British English it is /ˈtsɒtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsotsi?
Tsotsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSOT). Broken into parts: TSOT · see.
Is tsotsi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtsɒtsi/ (TSOT-see).