How to pronounce zakuska
Say it like zuh-KOO-skuh. Zakuska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- zuh
- KOO
- skuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zakuska pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zakuska
American and British speakers say zakuska in essentially the same way: /zəˈkuskə/ in the US and /zəˈkuːskə/ in the UK.
British respelling: zuh-KOO-skuh.
What does zakuska mean?
- An assortment of hors d’oeuvres.
Questions about saying zakuska
How do you pronounce zakuska?
Say zuh-KOO-skuh. The American pronunciation is /zəˈkuskə/. In British English it is /zəˈkuːskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zakuska?
Zakuska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: zuh · KOO · skuh.
Do Americans and Brits say zakuska the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zəˈkuskə/ and the British form is /zəˈkuːskə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.