How to pronounce Australian
Say it like aw-STRAY-lyun. Australian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
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US American/ɔˈstreɪljən/aw-STRAY-lyun
UK British/ɒˈstreɪliən/o-STRAY-lee-un
- aw
- STRAY
- lyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Australian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Australian
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: o-STRAY-lee-un.
What does Australian mean?
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Australia
- the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
- of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages“Australian deserts”“Australian aborigines”
Questions about saying Australian
How do you pronounce Australian?
Say aw-STRAY-lyun. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈstreɪljən/. In British English it is /ɒˈstreɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Australian?
Australian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: aw · STRAY · lyun.
Is Australian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɒˈstreɪliən/ (o-STRAY-lee-un).