Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce sriracha
sih-RAH-chuh - three syllables, stress in the middle; 'see-RAH-chuh' is also heard
US/sɪˈɹɑtʃə/
sɪɹɑtʃə
UK/sɪˈɹɑːtʃə/
sɪɹɑːtʃə
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Common mistake
The 'sr' opens with a light 'sih-' and 'ch' is 'ch' - 'sih-RAH-chuh', not 'shra-CHA'.
What “sriracha” means
A Thai-style hot sauce, typically made from sun-ripened chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt.
In a sentence
- I like to add sriracha to ramen for extra heat and flavor.
- The jar of sriracha sat on the kitchen shelf, ready to spice up any dish.
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