How to pronounce Ethiopian
Say it like ee-thee-OH-pee-un. Ethiopian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- ee
- thee
- OH
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethiopian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ethiopian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-thee-OH-pee-un.
What does Ethiopian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Ethiopia or its people or languages“Ethiopian immigrants”
Words that rhyme with Ethiopian
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Questions about saying Ethiopian
How do you pronounce Ethiopian?
Say ee-thee-OH-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌiθiˈoʊpiən/. In British English it is /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ethiopian?
Ethiopian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ee · thee · OH · pee · un.
Is Ethiopian 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 /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiən/ (ee-thee-OH-pee-un).