How to pronounce Austrian
Say it like AW-stree-un. Austrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- stree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Austrian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Austrian
American and British speakers say Austrian in essentially the same way: /ˈɔstriən/ in the US and /ˈɒstriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: OS-tree-un.
What does Austrian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Austria
- of or relating to Austria or its people or culture“Austrian music”
Questions about saying Austrian
How do you pronounce Austrian?
Say AW-stree-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔstriən/. In British English it is /ˈɒstriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Austrian?
Austrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · stree · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Austrian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔstriən/ and the British form is /ˈɒstriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.