How to pronounce Athens
Say it like ATH-unz. Athens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ATH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Athens. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ATH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Athens
American and British speakers say Athens in essentially the same way: /ˈæθənz/ in the US and /ˈæθənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ATH-unz.
What does Athens mean?
- The capital city of Greece.
Where does Athens come from?
From Middle English Athens, from Old French Athenes, Atenes, from Latin Athēnae pl (acc.
Questions about saying Athens
How do you pronounce Athens?
Say ATH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæθənz/. In British English it is /ˈæθənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Athens?
Athens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ATH). Broken into parts: ATH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say Athens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæθənz/ and the British form is /ˈæθənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.