How to Pronounce Borscht

To pronounce "borscht", say BORSCHT — one syllable, IPA /bɔːʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/bɔːʃt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “borscht”

"borscht" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with borsht, if that helps it stick.

What does borscht mean?

noun

  1. A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.
  2. Any similar sour soup made of other ingredients such as sorrel, cabbage, hogweed

Words that rhyme with borscht

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

borsht

Related words

borschborshtbortschborshchborshsoupborschtschbarszcz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borscht"?▾

"Borscht" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "borscht"?▾

The IPA transcription of "borscht" is /bɔːʃt/.

What does "borscht" mean?▾

Borscht: A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.

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