How to pronounce Brazzaville
Say it like BRAZ-uh-vil. Brazzaville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAZ).
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- BRAZ
- uh
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brazzaville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Brazzaville
American and British speakers say Brazzaville in essentially the same way: /ˈbræzəvɪl/ in the US and /ˈbræzəvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAZ-uh-vil.
What does Brazzaville mean?
- The capital and largest city in the Republic of the Congo.
- The Republic of the Congo government.
Where does Brazzaville come from?
Borrowed from French Brazzaville, from Brazza + ville (“city”).
Questions about saying Brazzaville
How do you pronounce Brazzaville?
Say BRAZ-uh-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræzəvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbræzəvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Brazzaville?
Brazzaville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAZ). Broken into parts: BRAZ · uh · vil.
Do Americans and Brits say Brazzaville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræzəvɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbræzəvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.