How to pronounce Djibouti
Say it like jih-BOO-tee. Djibouti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- jih
- BOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Djibouti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Djibouti
American and British speakers say Djibouti in essentially the same way: /dʒɪˈbuˌti/ in the US and /dʒɪˈbuːˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-BOO-tee.
What does Djibouti mean?
- A country in East Africa. Official name: Republic of Djibouti.
- The capital city of Djibouti.
Where does Djibouti come from?
Unknown; the country of Djibouti was named after its capital city, Possibly borrowed from French Djibouti.
Words that rhyme with Djibouti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Djibouti.
Questions about saying Djibouti
How do you pronounce Djibouti?
Say jih-BOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈbuˌti/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈbuːˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Djibouti?
Djibouti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: jih · BOO · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say Djibouti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪˈbuˌti/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈbuːˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.