How to pronounce Kazakhstan
Say it like kah-zahk-STAHN. Kazakhstan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAHN).
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- kah
- zahk
- STAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kazakhstan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Kazakhstan
American and British speakers say Kazakhstan in essentially the same way: /ˌkɑzɑkˈstɑn/ in the US and /ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kah-zahk-STAHN.
Other ways to say Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kuh-zak-STAN /kəˌzækˈstæn/
What does Kazakhstan mean?
- A country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Kazakhstan. Capital: Astana.
Words that rhyme with Kazakhstan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kazakhstan.
Questions about saying Kazakhstan
How do you pronounce Kazakhstan?
Say kah-zahk-STAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑzɑkˈstɑn/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAHN). Broken into parts: kah · zahk · STAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say Kazakhstan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɑzɑkˈstɑn/ and the British form is /ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.