How to Pronounce Sarsaparilla

To pronounce "sarsaparilla", say SARS-ap-ar-ill-a — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sarsaparilla”

"sarsaparilla" has 5 syllables: sars-ap-ar-ill-a.

What does sarsaparilla mean?

noun

  1. Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots.
  2. The dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots.

Related words

sasaparillasarsparillasasparillasarsasmilaxsoapberryserpentariasassafras

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sarsaparilla"?▾

"Sarsaparilla" has 5 syllables: sars · ap · ar · ill · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "sarsaparilla"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sarsaparilla" is /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/.

What does "sarsaparilla" mean?▾

Sarsaparilla: Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots.

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