How to pronounce tzatziki
Say it like tsaht-SEE-kee. Tzatziki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- tsaht
- SEE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tzatziki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tsahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tzatziki
American and British speakers say tzatziki in essentially the same way: /tsɑtˈsiki/ in the US and /tsætˈsiki/ in the UK.
British respelling: tsat-SEE-kee.
What does tzatziki mean?
- An appetizer made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and dill or mint; usually served with pita bread and as a meze
Words that rhyme with tzatziki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tzatziki.
Questions about saying tzatziki
How do you pronounce tzatziki?
Say tsaht-SEE-kee. The American pronunciation is /tsɑtˈsiki/. In British English it is /tsætˈsiki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tzatziki?
Tzatziki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: tsaht · SEE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say tzatziki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tsɑtˈsiki/ and the British form is /tsætˈsiki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.