How to pronounce Abuja
Say it like uh-BOO-juh. Abuja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- uh
- BOO
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abuja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Abuja
American and British speakers say Abuja in essentially the same way: /əˈbudʒə/ in the US and /əˈbuːdʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOO-juh.
What does Abuja mean?
- The capital city of Nigeria; lying in the Federal Capital Territory in the North Central geopolitical zone.
Questions about saying Abuja
How do you pronounce Abuja?
Say uh-BOO-juh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbudʒə/. In British English it is /əˈbuːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Abuja?
Abuja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: uh · BOO · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say Abuja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbudʒə/ and the British form is /əˈbuːdʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.