How to pronounce Hungary
Say it like HUHNG-guh-ree. Hungary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Hungary. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HUHNG
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hungary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Hungary
American and British speakers say Hungary in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌŋɡəri/ in the US and /ˈhʌŋɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNG-guh-ree.
What does Hungary mean?
- A country in Central Europe. Capital and largest city: Budapest.
Where does Hungary come from?
From Middle English Hungary, Hungrye, Hungry, from Old English Hungerie from Medieval Latin Hungaria.
Questions about saying Hungary
How do you pronounce Hungary?
Say HUHNG-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hungary?
Hungary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · guh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say Hungary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌŋɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈhʌŋɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.