How to pronounce Estonia
Say it like eh-STOH-nee-uh. Estonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- eh
- STOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 Estonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eh-STOH-nee-uh.
What does Estonia mean?
- A country in northeastern Europe, on the southeastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Official name: Republic of Estonia. Capital: Tallinn.
Where does Estonia come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin Estonia.
Words that rhyme with Estonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Estonia.
Questions about saying Estonia
How do you pronounce Estonia?
Say eh-STOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈstoʊniə/. In British English it is /ɛˈstəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Estonia?
Estonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: eh · STOH · nee · uh.
Is Estonia 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 /ɛˈstəʊniə/ (eh-STOH-nee-uh).