How to pronounce Algeria
Say it like al-JEER-ee-uh. Algeria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER).
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- al
- JEER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algeria 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.
- JEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 Algeria
American and British speakers say Algeria in essentially the same way: /ælˈdʒɪriə/ in the US and /ælˈdʒɪəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-JEER-ee-uh.
What does Algeria mean?
- The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, since 1962.
Words that rhyme with Algeria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Algeria.
Questions about saying Algeria
How do you pronounce Algeria?
Say al-JEER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ælˈdʒɪriə/. In British English it is /ælˈdʒɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Algeria?
Algeria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER). Broken into parts: al · JEER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Algeria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈdʒɪriə/ and the British form is /ælˈdʒɪəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.