How to pronounce Ethiopia
Say it like ee-thee-OH-pee-uh. Ethiopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- ee
- thee
- OH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethiopia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep 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 Ethiopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-thih-OH-pee-uh.
What does Ethiopia mean?
- A country in East Africa.
- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, since 1987.
Words that rhyme with Ethiopia
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Questions about saying Ethiopia
How do you pronounce Ethiopia?
Say ee-thee-OH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌiθiˈoʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌiːθɪˈəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ee · thee · OH · pee · uh.
Is Ethiopia 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 /ˌiːθɪˈəʊpiə/ (ee-thih-OH-pee-uh).