How to pronounce Aarhus
Say it like AR-hoos. Aarhus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrˌhus/AR-hoos
UK British/ˈɑːhuːs/AH-hoos
- AR
- hoos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aarhus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hoosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Aarhus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-hoos.
What does Aarhus mean?
proper noun
- A city and port in Denmark, in East Jutland; the second-largest city in Denmark.
Where does Aarhus come from?
From Danish Aarhus.
Questions about saying Aarhus
How do you pronounce Aarhus?
Say AR-hoos. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrˌhus/. In British English it is /ˈɑːhuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aarhus?
Aarhus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · hoos.
Is Aarhus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːhuːs/ (AH-hoos).