Loanword · Arabic · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Za'atar
/ˈzæʕ.tɑr/
Arabic زعتر (thyme). Spice blend of thyme, sesame, sumac. Staple of Levantine cuisine.
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Za'atar
ˈzæʕ.tɑr — correct
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How do you pronounce Za'atar?
Za'atar is pronounced /ˈzæʕ.tɑr/.
Where does the word Za'atar come from?
Za'atar is a Arabic loanword — Arabic زعتر (thyme). Spice blend of thyme, sesame, sumac. Staple of Levantine cuisine..
Is Za'atar pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Za'atar is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.