How to pronounce Andorra
Say it like an-DOH-ruh. Andorra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- an
- DOH
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Andorra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Andorra
American and British speakers say Andorra in essentially the same way: /ænˈdoʊrə/ in the US and /ænˈdɔːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-DAW-ruh.
What does Andorra mean?
- A microstate in Southern Europe, between Spain and France. Official name: Principality of Andorra. Capital and largest city: Andorra la Vella.
Where does Andorra come from?
Borrowed from Catalan Andorra, probably of Paleo-Hispanic or Vasconic origin.
Questions about saying Andorra
How do you pronounce Andorra?
Say an-DOH-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdoʊrə/. In British English it is /ænˈdɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Andorra?
Andorra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: an · DOH · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say Andorra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈdoʊrə/ and the British form is /ænˈdɔːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.