How to pronounce Georgia
Say it like JOR-juh. Georgia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR).
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US American/ˈdʒɔrdʒə/JOR-juh
UK British/ˈdʒɔːdʒə/JAW-juh
- JOR
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Georgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Georgia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAW-juh.
What does Georgia mean?
proper noun
- A transcontinental country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia, on the coast of the Black Sea. Official name: Georgia. Capital: Tbilisi.
- A state in the Southern United States. Capital: Atlanta. It is named for George II of Great Britain (1683–1760).
- A town in Franklin County, Vermont, named for George III of the United Kingdom (1738–1820).
Questions about saying Georgia
How do you pronounce Georgia?
Say JOR-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔrdʒə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Georgia?
Georgia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR). Broken into parts: JOR · juh.
Is Georgia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɔːdʒə/ (JAW-juh).