How to pronounce Abkhazia
Say it like ab-KAY-zhee-uh. Abkhazia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ab
- KAY
- zhee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abkhazia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Abkhazia
American and British speakers say Abkhazia in essentially the same way: /æbˈkeɪʒiə/ in the US and /æbˈkeɪʒiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-KAY-zhee-uh.
What does Abkhazia mean?
- Kingdom of Abkhazia (a former kingdom in the Caucasus region).
Questions about saying Abkhazia
How do you pronounce Abkhazia?
Say ab-KAY-zhee-uh. The American pronunciation is /æbˈkeɪʒiə/. In British English it is /æbˈkeɪʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Abkhazia?
Abkhazia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ab · KAY · zhee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Abkhazia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈkeɪʒiə/ and the British form is /æbˈkeɪʒiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.