How to pronounce Algerian
Say it like al-JEER-ee-un. Algerian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER).
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- al
- JEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algerian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Algerian
American and British speakers say Algerian in essentially the same way: /ælˈdʒɪriən/ in the US and /ælˈdʒɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-JEER-ee-un.
What does Algerian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants“Algerian towns”
- a native or inhabitant of Algeria
Words that rhyme with Algerian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Algerian.
Questions about saying Algerian
How do you pronounce Algerian?
Say al-JEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ælˈdʒɪriən/. In British English it is /ælˈdʒɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Algerian?
Algerian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEER). Broken into parts: al · JEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Algerian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈdʒɪriən/ and the British form is /ælˈdʒɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.