Is it pronounced sake or saki?
Chef's answer
In Japan, this word is pronounced "sah-kay." One could argue that this is the "correct" pronunciation, but of course if you are ordering sake in a country where the word is commonly pronounced "sakee," you may want to say it that way first and argue about phonetics after you have your drink in hand..
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In Japan, this word is pronounced "sah-kay." One could argue that this is the "correct" pronunciation, but of course if you are ordering sake in a country where the word is commonly pronounced "sakee," you may want to say it that way first and argue about phonetics after you have your drink in hand..
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