How to pronounce Burundi
Say it like buh-RUHN-dee. Burundi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN).
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- buh
- RUHN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burundi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Burundi
American and British speakers say Burundi in essentially the same way: /bəˈrʌndi/ in the US and /bʊˈrʊndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: buu-RUUN-dee.
What does Burundi mean?
- A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Burundi.
Questions about saying Burundi
How do you pronounce Burundi?
Say buh-RUHN-dee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrʌndi/. In British English it is /bʊˈrʊndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Burundi?
Burundi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN). Broken into parts: buh · RUHN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Burundi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈrʌndi/ and the British form is /bʊˈrʊndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.