How do you spell Shiraz?
Correct spelling
shiraz
Think of the Iranian city Shiraz: SHI-RAZ with short 'i' and hard 'z'.
Why is shiraz spelled this way?
Named after the city of Shiraz in Iran, though the connection to the grape is debated. SHI-RAZ. Same grape as Syrah in France. Not 'sheraz' or 'shiras'. The i is short, the z is firm.
Common misspellings of shiraz
sherazshirasshirahzsyraz
Example
The Australian shiraz had bold, peppery flavors that paired perfectly with the grilled lamb.