How to pronounce Croatia
Say it like kroh-AY-shuh. Croatia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kroh
- AY
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croatia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Croatia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-AY-shuh.
What does Croatia mean?
- A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Croatia. Capital and largest city: Zagreb. Part of Yugoslavia until 1991.
Where does Croatia come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin Croātia, equivalent to modern Croat + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Croatia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Croatia.
Questions about saying Croatia
How do you pronounce Croatia?
Say kroh-AY-shuh. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈeɪʃə/. In British English it is /krəʊˈeɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Croatia?
Croatia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kroh · AY · shuh.
Is Croatia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /krəʊˈeɪʃə/ (kroh-AY-shuh).