How to Pronounce "sarsaparilla"
word
ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə
sas-puh-RIL-uh
sˌɑːsɐpɐɹˈɪlɐ
sah-suh-puh-RIL-uh
Definition
A tropical plant whose root is used to flavor drinks and medicine, especially a traditional sweet soft drink. Sometimes the word also refers to the soft drink itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə
British English
sˌɑːsɐpɐɹˈɪlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sas-puh-RIL-uh
UK
sah-suh-puh-RIL-uh
Listen in Context
The old store sold bottles of sarsaparilla.
Sarsaparilla is made from the root of a plant.
My grandfather likes to drink sarsaparilla on hot days.
Have you ever tried an old-fashioned sarsaparilla at a fair?