How to Pronounce Ersatz

To pronounce "ersatz", say ERS-atz — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛəzæts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɛəzæts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ersatz”

"ersatz" has 2 syllables: ers-atz. It rhymes with thoughts and trots, if that helps it stick.

What does ersatz mean?

noun

  1. Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

adjective

  1. Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality

    “Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee.”

Synonyms

imitationknock offartificialfauxgingerbread

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Words that rhyme with ersatz

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thoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsaughtsspotsknotsblotsastronauts

Related words

artificialimitationsubstituteunrealmockcounterfeitshamfauxthentic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ersatz"?▾

"Ersatz" has 2 syllables: ers · atz.

What is the IPA transcription of "ersatz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ersatz" is /ˈɛəzæts/.

What does "ersatz" mean?▾

Ersatz: Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

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