How to pronounce Aussie
Say it like AW-see. Aussie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
- AW
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aussie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Aussie
American and British speakers say Aussie in essentially the same way: /ˈɔsi/ in the US and /ˈɒzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OZ-ee.
What does Aussie mean?
- the nation or continent of Australia (now uncommon except in sporting chants and in New Zealand).
Where does Aussie come from?
“Aussie,” as the “heads” prefer to call Australian, won by 1min 14sec from the second boat, Lilian.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- australian
Words that rhyme with Aussie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Aussie.
Questions about saying Aussie
How do you pronounce Aussie?
Say AW-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aussie?
Aussie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · see.
Do Americans and Brits say Aussie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔsi/ and the British form is /ˈɒzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.