How to pronounce Leningrad
Say it like LEN-un-grad. Leningrad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- un
- grad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leningrad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gradGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Leningrad
American and British speakers say Leningrad in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/ in the US and /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-un-grad.
What does Leningrad mean?
- a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
Questions about saying Leningrad
How do you pronounce Leningrad?
Say LEN-un-grad. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Leningrad?
Leningrad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · un · grad.
Do Americans and Brits say Leningrad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/ and the British form is /ˈlɛnənˌɡræd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.