How to pronounce European
Say it like yuur-uh-PEE-un. European has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- yuur
- uh
- PEE
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
European pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 European
American and British speakers say European in essentially the same way: /ˌjʊrəˈpiən/ in the US and /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoor-uh-PEE-un.
What does European mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Europe or the people of Europe“European Community”
- a native or inhabitant of Europe
Words that rhyme with European
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of European.
Questions about saying European
How do you pronounce European?
Say yuur-uh-PEE-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌjʊrəˈpiən/. In British English it is /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in European?
European has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: yuur · uh · PEE · un.
Do Americans and Brits say European the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjʊrəˈpiən/ and the British form is /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.