How to pronounce Alexandria
Say it like al-ug-ZAN-dree-uh. Alexandria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
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- al
- ug
- ZAN
- dree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexandria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dreeKeep 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 Alexandria
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: al-ig-ZAHN-dree-uh.
What does Alexandria mean?
- A city, port, and former capital of Egypt famed for its ancient library and lighthouse.
Questions about saying Alexandria
How do you pronounce Alexandria?
Say al-ug-ZAN-dree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/. In British English it is /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alexandria?
Alexandria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: al · ug · ZAN · dree · uh.
Is Alexandria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndriə/ (al-ig-ZAHN-dree-uh).