How to pronounce Albania
Say it like al-BAY-nee-uh. Albania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- al
- BAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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 Albania
American and British speakers say Albania in essentially the same way: /ælˈbeɪniə/ in the US and /ælˈbeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-BAY-nee-uh.
What does Albania mean?
- A country in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Albania. Capital and largest city: Tirana.
Words that rhyme with Albania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Albania.
Questions about saying Albania
How do you pronounce Albania?
Say al-BAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbeɪniə/. In British English it is /ælˈbeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Albania?
Albania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: al · BAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Albania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈbeɪniə/ and the British form is /ælˈbeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.