How to pronounce voetsek
Say it like FUUT-sahk. Voetsek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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US American/ˈfʊtsɑk/FUUT-sahk
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- FUUT
- sahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voetsek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- sahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does voetsek mean?
interjection
- get lost! go away! An exclamation of dismissal or rejection.
Where does voetsek come from?
From Afrikaans voertsek, voortsek, short form(s) of voort sê ek (“go on I say”).
Questions about saying voetsek
How do you pronounce voetsek?
Say FUUT-sahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtsɑk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voetsek?
Voetsek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · sahk.