How to pronounce Ljubljana
Say it like LYOOB-lyah-nuh. Ljubljana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYOOB).
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- LYOOB
- lyah
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ljubljana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYOOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ljubljana
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: lyuub-lee-AH-nuh.
What does Ljubljana mean?
- The capital city of Slovenia.
Where does Ljubljana come from?
Borrowed from Slovene Ljubljana.
Questions about saying Ljubljana
How do you pronounce Ljubljana?
Say LYOOB-lyah-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈljubljɑnə/. In British English it is /ˌljʊbliˈɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYOOB). Broken into parts: LYOOB · lyah · nuh.
Is Ljubljana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌljʊbliˈɑːnə/ (lyuub-lee-AH-nuh).