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How to Pronounce Tahini
/tˤɑˈħiː.ni/
From Arabic طحينة *ṭaḥīna* (to grind). Paste of ground sesame seeds.
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Tahini
tˤɑˈħiː.ni — correct
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How do you pronounce Tahini?
Tahini is pronounced /tˤɑˈħiː.ni/.
Where does the word Tahini come from?
Tahini is a Arabic loanword — From Arabic طحينة *ṭaḥīna* (to grind). Paste of ground sesame seeds..
Is Tahini pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Tahini is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.