How to Pronounce "ersatz"
word
ˈɛɹˌsɑts/, /ˈɛɹˌzɑts
UR-sahts
ˈɜːsæts
UR-sats
Definition
Something made or used as a substitute, usually of lower quality than the original. Often used to describe an imitation product.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌsɑts/, /ˈɛɹˌzɑts
British English
ˈɜːsæts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-sahts
UK
UR-sats
Listen in Context
We drank ersatz coffee during the shortage.
This wallet is made of ersatz leather.
He bought an ersatz diamond ring for the play.
People could taste that the chocolate was ersatz.