Loanword · Greek · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Moussaka
/mu.sa.ˈkas/
From Greek μουσακάς *mousakás*, possibly via Arabic *musaqqaʿa* (chilled). Layered eggplant, meat, and béchamel casserole.
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Moussaka
mu.sa.ˈkas — correct
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How do you pronounce Moussaka?
Moussaka is pronounced /mu.sa.ˈkas/.
Where does the word Moussaka come from?
Moussaka is a Greek loanword — From Greek μουσακάς *mousakás*, possibly via Arabic *musaqqaʿa* (chilled). Layered eggplant, meat, and béchamel casserole..
Is Moussaka pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Moussaka is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.