How to pronounce Belarus
Say it like beh-LAR-us. Belarus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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US American/bɛˈlɑrəs/beh-LAR-us
UK British/ˌbɛləˈruːs/bel-uh-ROOS
- beh
- LAR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belarus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Belarus
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: bel-uh-ROOS.
What does Belarus mean?
proper noun
- A country in Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Belarus. Capital and largest city: Minsk.
Questions about saying Belarus
How do you pronounce Belarus?
Say beh-LAR-us. The American pronunciation is /bɛˈlɑrəs/. In British English it is /ˌbɛləˈruːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Belarus?
Belarus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: beh · LAR · us.
Is Belarus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌbɛləˈruːs/ (bel-uh-ROOS).