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The English pronunciation of the word (originally from Sanskrit) is usually SWOSS-tih-kuh, with a short O-sibilant (as in hostage), a short I, and a schwa.

The German pronunciation is with a V sound for the W, and a long E for the I

(SVAS-tee-kuh).

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