In English, a practical approximation is tsah-TSEE-kee. The first sound is a quick “ts,” similar to the ending of “cats,” followed by “ah-TSEE-kee.”
Say it in three parts
- tsah — begin with a joined “t” and “s” sound.
- TSEE — this is the stressed syllable.
- kee — finish lightly.
Pronunciations vary by language and accent, so an approximation is normal. The standard English spelling is tzatziki, which is the spelling used in titles, URLs, menus and recipe cards on this site.