How to pronounce zubrowka
Say it like ZOO-bruv-kuh. Zubrowka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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- ZOO
- bruv
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zubrowka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bruvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zubrowka
American and British speakers say zubrowka in essentially the same way: /ˈzubrəvkə/ in the US and /ˈzuːbrəvkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOO-bruv-kuh.
What does zubrowka mean?
- A dry straw-colored liqueur of vodka flavored with herbs, originally from Poland.
Where does zubrowka come from?
Borrowed from Polish żubrówka (“bison grass”), from żubr (“European bison”) + ówka.
Questions about saying zubrowka
How do you pronounce zubrowka?
Say ZOO-bruv-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzubrəvkə/. In British English it is /ˈzuːbrəvkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zubrowka?
Zubrowka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · bruv · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say zubrowka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzubrəvkə/ and the British form is /ˈzuːbrəvkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.