How to pronounce Bohemia
Say it like boh-HEE-mee-uh. Bohemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- boh
- HEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bohemia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep 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 Bohemia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: boh-HEE-mee-uh.
What does Bohemia mean?
- A community of bohemians, unconventional artists or writers.
- The world or social milieu of such bohemians.
Words that rhyme with Bohemia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bohemia.
Questions about saying Bohemia
How do you pronounce Bohemia?
Say boh-HEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈhimiə/. In British English it is /bəʊˈhiːmiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bohemia?
Bohemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: boh · HEE · mee · uh.
Is Bohemia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəʊˈhiːmiːə/ (boh-HEE-mee-uh).