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How to pronounce Andalusia

Say it like an-duh-LOO-zhuh. Andalusia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).

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US American/ˌændəˈluʒə/an-duh-LOO-zhuh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • an
  • duh
  • LOO
  • zhuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Andalusia pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  4. zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does Andalusia mean?

noun
  1. a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization

Questions about saying Andalusia

How do you pronounce Andalusia?

Say an-duh-LOO-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌændəˈluʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in Andalusia?

Andalusia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: an · duh · LOO · zhuh.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.