How to Pronounce "mazurka"
word
məˈzɜː(ɹ)kə
muh-ZUR-kuh
mˈæzɜːkɐ
maz-UR-kuh
Definition
A mazurka is a lively Polish folk dance in triple time, often accompanied by music with a strong rhythm; it can also refer to the music composed for this dance.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈzɜː(ɹ)kə
British English
mˈæzɜːkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-ZUR-kuh
UK
maz-UR-kuh
Listen in Context
The lively tempo of a mazurka makes it fun to dance.
The pianist played a beautiful mazurka on the stage.
A mazurka is a Polish folk dance in three beats.
Chopin composed many famous mazurkas.