How to pronounce Bulgaria
Say it like bul-GHER-ee-uh. Bulgaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHER).
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- bul
- GHER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulgaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 Bulgaria
American and British speakers say Bulgaria in essentially the same way: /bəlˈɡɛriə/ in the US and /bʌlˈɡɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: bul-GAIR-ee-uh.
What does Bulgaria mean?
- A country in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Bulgaria. Capital and largest city: Sofia.
Where does Bulgaria come from?
From Medieval Latin Bulgaria, equivalent to Bulgar + -ia, in English used from the 16th century.
Words that rhyme with Bulgaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bulgaria.
Questions about saying Bulgaria
How do you pronounce Bulgaria?
Say bul-GHER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /bəlˈɡɛriə/. In British English it is /bʌlˈɡɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHER). Broken into parts: bul · GHER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Bulgaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəlˈɡɛriə/ and the British form is /bʌlˈɡɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.