How to Pronounce Sari

To pronounce "sari", say SAR-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑː.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈsɑː.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sari”

"sari" has 2 syllables: sar-i. It rhymes with sorry and chary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sorry, saari — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sari mean?

noun

  1. The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

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Words that rhyme with sari

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sorrycharyfrorysafaristarryjarryknarrycentauriimarilaarimarigharry

Related words

sareemrsairsapplicablevalidsurreysadehsarah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sari"?▾

"Sari" has 2 syllables: sar · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "sari"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sari" is /ˈsɑː.ɹi/.

What does "sari" mean?▾

Sari: The traditional dress of women in the Indian Subcontinent; an outer garment consisting of a single length of cotton or silk, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder or head.

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