How to pronounce Europe
Say it like YUUR-up. Europe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Europe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YUUR
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Europe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Europe
American and British speakers say Europe in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊrəp/ in the US and /ˈjʊərəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOOR-up.
What does Europe mean?
- A continent located west of Asia (separated by the Urals), north of Africa and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Mainland Europe (continental Europe), especially the western portion, thus excluding the island nations or the larger Mediterranean islands.
Questions about saying Europe
How do you pronounce Europe?
Say YUUR-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrəp/. In British English it is /ˈjʊərəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Europe?
Europe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · up.
Do Americans and Brits say Europe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊrəp/ and the British form is /ˈjʊərəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.