How to pronounce tsuris
Say it like TSUUR-is. Tsuris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSUUR).
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- TSUUR
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsuris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tsuris
American and British speakers say tsuris in essentially the same way: /ˈtsʊrɪs/ in the US and /ˈtsʊrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSUUR-is.
What does tsuris mean?
- Problems or troubles.
Questions about saying tsuris
How do you pronounce tsuris?
Say TSUUR-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsʊrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtsʊrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsuris?
Tsuris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSUUR). Broken into parts: TSUUR · is.
Do Americans and Brits say tsuris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsʊrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtsʊrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.