How to pronounce Eurasia
Say it like yuu-RAY-zhuh. Eurasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- yuu
- RAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eurasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Eurasia
American and British speakers say Eurasia in essentially the same way: /jʊˈreɪʒə/ in the US and /jʊˈreɪʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yuu-RAY-zhuh.
What does Eurasia mean?
- The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, a supercontinent consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighboring islands.
- A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.
Where does Eurasia come from?
From Euro- + Asia or blend of Europe + Asia.
Words that rhyme with Eurasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Eurasia.
Questions about saying Eurasia
How do you pronounce Eurasia?
Say yuu-RAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈreɪʒə/. In British English it is /jʊˈreɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eurasia?
Eurasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: yuu · RAY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Eurasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jʊˈreɪʒə/ and the British form is /jʊˈreɪʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.