A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Tokaji
Pronounce this famous Hungarian dessert wine: TOH-kah-yee.
tokaji
TOH-kah-yee
/ˈtoʊ.kɒ.ji/ · TO · ka · ji
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also discussed in articles about wine regions and dessert wines.
Where the word comes from
The name 'Tokaji' comes from the Tokaj region in Hungary, which is the source of this renowned sweet wine.
Common ways people get it wrong
- toh-KAI The stress is on the first syllable, not the last. Think 'TOH-kah-yee' with emphasis on the 'TOH'.
- toh-KAH-jee The final 'j' is pronounced like a 'y' in English, not like the 'j' in 'judge'.
Frequently asked
What kind of wine is Tokaji?
Tokaji is a famous Hungarian dessert wine, known for its rich sweetness and complex flavors. It's often called 'the wine of kings, king of wines'.
Is Tokaji always sweet?
While most famously a sweet wine, Tokaji can also be made in dry and semi-dry styles. The sweet versions, like Tokaji Aszú, are the most renowned.
