How to pronounce Croatian
Say it like kroh-AY-shun. Croatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kroh
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croatian 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Croatian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-AY-shun.
What does Croatian mean?
- a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its people or language“Croatian villages”
Words that rhyme with Croatian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Croatian.
Questions about saying Croatian
How do you pronounce Croatian?
Say kroh-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /krəʊˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Croatian?
Croatian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kroh · AY · shun.
Is Croatian 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 /krəʊˈeɪʃən/ (kroh-AY-shun).