How to pronounce Bucharest
Say it like BYOO-kuh-rest. Bucharest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO).
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- BYOO
- kuh
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucharest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Bucharest
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: buuk-uh-REST.
What does Bucharest mean?
- The capital city of Romania.
- The capital and largest city of Ilfov County, Romania.
Questions about saying Bucharest
How do you pronounce Bucharest?
Say BYOO-kuh-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈbjukəˌrɛst/. In British English it is /ˌbʊkəˈrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bucharest?
Bucharest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO). Broken into parts: BYOO · kuh · rest.
Is Bucharest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌbʊkəˈrɛst/ (buuk-uh-REST).