How to pronounce zortziko
Say it like SORT-see-koh. Zortziko has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORT).
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- SORT
- see
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zortziko pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zortziko
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAWT-see-koh.
What does zortziko mean?
- A dance rhythm that originated in the Basque Country, with a distinctive 5/8 time signature consisting of three subdivisions of 1, 2, and 2 beats.
Where does zortziko come from?
From Basque zortziko.
Questions about saying zortziko
How do you pronounce zortziko?
Say SORT-see-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊrtˌsikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːtˌsiːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zortziko?
Zortziko has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORT). Broken into parts: SORT · see · koh.
Is zortziko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɔːtˌsiːkəʊ/ (SAWT-see-koh).