How to Pronounce Pastrami

To pronounce "pastrami", say PASTR-am-i — 3 syllables, IPA /pæˈstɹɑːmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pæˈstɹɑːmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pastrami”

"pastrami" has 3 syllables: pastr-am-i. It rhymes with balmy and tsunami, if that helps it stick.

What does pastrami mean?

noun

  1. A seasoned smoked cut of beef. Traditionally, this is made from a navel cut.

Words that rhyme with pastrami

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balmytsunamimommypommypalmycalmysquamaebombiecommyadamikhatamiadame

Related words

salamipastromipastramapastirmapancettabasturmabastirma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pastrami"?▾

"Pastrami" has 3 syllables: pastr · am · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "pastrami"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pastrami" is /pæˈstɹɑːmi/.

What does "pastrami" mean?▾

Pastrami: A seasoned smoked cut of beef. Traditionally, this is made from a navel cut.

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