How to pronounce Armenia
Say it like ar-MEE-nee-uh. Armenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- ar
- MEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep 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 Armenia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-MEE-nee-uh.
What does Armenia mean?
- A country in the South Caucasus region of Asia, sometimes considered to belong politically to Europe. Official name: Republic of Armenia. Capital: Yerevan.
- The capital city of Quindío department, Colombia.
Words that rhyme with Armenia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Armenia.
Questions about saying Armenia
How do you pronounce Armenia?
Say ar-MEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈminiə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈmiːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Armenia?
Armenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: ar · MEE · nee · uh.
Is Armenia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈmiːniə/ (ah-MEE-nee-uh).