How to pronounce Austria
Say it like AW-stree-uh. Austria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔstriə/AW-stree-uh
UK British/ˈɒstrɪə/OS-treer
- AW
- stree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Austria 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.
- streeKeep 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 Austria
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: OS-treer.
What does Austria mean?
proper noun
- A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Austria. Capital and largest city: Vienna.
Where does Austria come from?
Distantly cognate to Australia: it derives from the same Proto-Indo-European root, but via Latin, where it came to mean “south” rather than “east”.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- republic of austria
- Oesterreich
Questions about saying Austria
How do you pronounce Austria?
Say AW-stree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔstriə/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Austria?
Austria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · stree · uh.
Is Austria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɒstrɪə/ (OS-treer).