How to pronounce zakuski
Say it like zuh-KOO-skee. Zakuski has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- zuh
- KOO
- skee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zakuski 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.
- skeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zakuski
American and British speakers say zakuski in essentially the same way: /zəˈkuski/ in the US and /zəˈkuːski/ in the UK.
British respelling: zuh-KOO-skee.
What does zakuski mean?
- plural of zakuska How to pronounce zakuska
Questions about saying zakuski
How do you pronounce zakuski?
Say zuh-KOO-skee. The American pronunciation is /zəˈkuski/. In British English it is /zəˈkuːski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zakuski?
Zakuski has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: zuh · KOO · skee.
Do Americans and Brits say zakuski the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zəˈkuski/ and the British form is /zəˈkuːski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.