How to pronounce Georgian
Say it like JOR-jun. Georgian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR).
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- JOR
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Georgian 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Georgian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAW-jun.
What does Georgian mean?
- The language of Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Where does Georgian come from?
From Georgia + -n.
Questions about saying Georgian
How do you pronounce Georgian?
Say JOR-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔrdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Georgian?
Georgian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR). Broken into parts: JOR · jun.
Is Georgian 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 /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ (JAW-jun).