A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Stroganoff
Learn to pronounce 'stroganoff' with confidence. It's a hearty beef dish with a rich history.
stroganoff
STROH-guh-noff
/ˈstroʊ.ɡəˌnɑf/ · STROH · guh · naff
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also a popular dish to make at home, often discussed in cooking blogs and recipe websites.
Where the word comes from
The dish is named after the influential Stroganov family of Russian nobility. The name itself likely derives from the Russian word 'strogať', meaning 'to scrape' or 'to shave'.
Common ways people get it wrong
- STROH-guh-nuff The final 'f' sound is often softened to a 'v' sound due to the preceding vowel, but the standard pronunciation ends with a clear 'f'.
- struh-GAH-noff The stress is on the first syllable, not the second. Say STROH-guh-noff, not struh-GAH-noff.
Frequently asked
How do you say stroganoff?
It's pronounced STROH-guh-noff. The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the final sound is a clear 'f'.
What does stroganoff mean?
The dish is named after the Russian Stroganov family. The word itself might relate to the Russian verb for 'to scrape' or 'to shave'.
Is it stroganoff or stroganov?
The dish is spelled 'stroganoff' in English. While the family name it's derived from might have variations, the common English spelling and pronunciation end with an 'f' sound.
