How to pronounce Belgrade
Say it like BEL-grayd. Belgrade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- grayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belgrade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- graydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Belgrade
American and British speakers say Belgrade in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/ in the US and /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-grayd.
What does Belgrade mean?
- The capital city of Serbia; the former capital of Yugoslavia; the former capital of Serbia and Montenegro.
Questions about saying Belgrade
How do you pronounce Belgrade?
Say BEL-grayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Belgrade?
Belgrade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · grayd.
Do Americans and Brits say Belgrade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛlɡreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.