How to pronounce Bosnia
Say it like BOZ-nee-uh. Bosnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOZ).
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- BOZ
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bosnia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep 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 Bosnia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOZ-nee-uh.
What does Bosnia mean?
- A geographic region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consisting of the northern three fourths of the country.
- A country in southeastern Europe; in full, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Where does Bosnia come from?
From the name of the river Bosna.
Questions about saying Bosnia
How do you pronounce Bosnia?
Say BOZ-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑzniə/. In British English it is /ˈbɒzniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bosnia?
Bosnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOZ). Broken into parts: BOZ · nee · uh.
Is Bosnia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒzniə/ (BOZ-nee-uh).