How to Pronounce "Tzatziki"
Hard🌐 Greek word
IPA
tsɑːtˈsiːki
Syllables:
tza·tzi·ki
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What does "Tzatziki" mean?
nounA Greek sauce made from strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, and herbs.
Example:
"We enjoyed a refreshing dish of tzatziki alongside our grilled lamb at the Greek restaurant."
Origin of "Tzatziki"
From Greek τζατζίκι, from Turkish cacık, a similar yogurt dish.
How to Say "Tzatziki"
🗣️ Step by Step
Break it down into three syllables: 'tsat' (sounds like 'tsat' in 'cats'), 'zee' (sounds like 'zee' in 'zebra'), and 'kee' (sounds like 'key'). Stress the second syllable: tsat-‘zee’-kee.
⚠️ Common Mistake
The most common mistake is mispronouncing the 'tz' at the beginning as a 'z', so it sounds like 'zatsiki' instead of 'tzatziki'.
💬 Example
We enjoyed a refreshing dish of tzatziki alongside our grilled lamb at the Greek restaurant.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Tzatziki?
Tzatziki is pronounced tsɑːtˈsiːki. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Tzatziki hard to pronounce?
Tzatziki is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is tsɑːtˈsiːki.
What language is Tzatziki from?
Tzatziki originates from Greek. From Greek τζατζίκι, from Turkish cacık, a similar yogurt dish.