How to pronounce Kosovo
Say it like KOH-soh-voh. Kosovo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊsoʊˌvoʊ/KOH-soh-voh
UK British/ˈkɒsəvəʊ/KOS-uh-voh
- KOH
- soh
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kosovo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Kosovo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOS-uh-voh.
What does Kosovo mean?
proper noun
- A partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Kosovo. Capital and largest city: Pristina. Considered by the Republic of Serbia to be one of its two autonomous provinces.
- One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.
Questions about saying Kosovo
How do you pronounce Kosovo?
Say KOH-soh-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊsoʊˌvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kosovo?
Kosovo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · soh · voh.
Is Kosovo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ (KOS-uh-voh).