How to pronounce Bosnian
Say it like BOZ-nee-un. Bosnian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOZ).
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US American/ˈbɑzniən/BOZ-nee-un
UK British/ˈbɒzniən/BOZ-nee-un
- BOZ
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bosnian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bosnian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOZ-nee-un.
What does Bosnian mean?
adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Bosnia-Herzegovina or the people of Bosnia
Questions about saying Bosnian
How do you pronounce Bosnian?
Say BOZ-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑzniən/. In British English it is /ˈbɒzniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bosnian?
Bosnian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOZ). Broken into parts: BOZ · nee · un.
Is Bosnian 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 /ˈbɒzniən/ (BOZ-nee-un).