How to pronounce Azerbaijan
Say it like ah-zer-by-JAHN. Azerbaijan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JAHN).
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- ah
- zer
- by
- JAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azerbaijan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- JAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Azerbaijan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: az-uh-by-JAHN.
What does Azerbaijan mean?
- A region in northwestern Iran, where ancient Atropatene was located, encompassing the modern provinces of Ardabil, East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan.
- A country in the South Caucasus in Asia and Europe. Official name: Republic of Azerbaijan. Capital: Baku.
Words that rhyme with Azerbaijan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Azerbaijan.
Questions about saying Azerbaijan
How do you pronounce Azerbaijan?
Say ah-zer-by-JAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑzɚbaɪˈdʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JAHN). Broken into parts: ah · zer · by · JAHN.
Is Azerbaijan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːn/ (az-uh-by-JAHN).