How to pronounce hryvnia
Say it like huh-RIV-nyuh. Hryvnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV).
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- huh
- RIV
- nyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hryvnia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hryvnia
American and British speakers say hryvnia in essentially the same way: /həˈrɪvnjə/ in the US and /həˈrɪvnjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RIV-nyuh.
What does hryvnia mean?
- The currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.
Questions about saying hryvnia
How do you pronounce hryvnia?
Say huh-RIV-nyuh. The American pronunciation is /həˈrɪvnjə/. In British English it is /həˈrɪvnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hryvnia?
Hryvnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIV). Broken into parts: huh · RIV · nyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say hryvnia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈrɪvnjə/ and the British form is /həˈrɪvnjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.