How to pronounce Islamabad
Say it like is-LAM-uh-bad. Islamabad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Islamabad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- is
- LAM
- uh
- bad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islamabad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- isGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- badKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Islamabad
American and British speakers say Islamabad in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/ in the US and /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: is-LAM-uh-bad.
What does Islamabad mean?
- The capital city of Pakistan, located within the Islamabad Capital Territory.
Questions about saying Islamabad
How do you pronounce Islamabad?
Say is-LAM-uh-bad. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Islamabad?
Islamabad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAM). Broken into parts: is · LAM · uh · bad.
Do Americans and Brits say Islamabad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈslæməbæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.