How to Pronounce Tsotsi

To pronounce "tsotsi", say TSOTS-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtsɒtsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtsɒtsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tsotsi”

"tsotsi" has 2 syllables: tsots-i. It rhymes with palazzi and neonazi, if that helps it stick.

What does tsotsi mean?

noun

  1. A hoodlum or street thug, especially one from the townships; a township skollie.

Words that rhyme with tsotsi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

palazzineonaziandreozzinazi

Related words

skollietakhaarskellumtroepieboitjiemapantsulaskaapiehoodlum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tsotsi"?▾

"Tsotsi" has 2 syllables: tsots · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "tsotsi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tsotsi" is /ˈtsɒtsi/.

What does "tsotsi" mean?▾

Tsotsi: A hoodlum or street thug, especially one from the townships; a township skollie.

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