How to pronounce Mogadishu
Say it like moh-guh-DEE-shoo. Mogadishu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- moh
- guh
- DEE
- shoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mogadishu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Mogadishu
American and British speakers say Mogadishu in essentially the same way: /ˌmoʊɡəˈdiʃu/ in the US and /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: mog-uh-DEE-shoo.
What does Mogadishu mean?
- The capital city of Somalia.
Questions about saying Mogadishu
How do you pronounce Mogadishu?
Say moh-guh-DEE-shoo. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊɡəˈdiʃu/. In British English it is /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mogadishu?
Mogadishu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: moh · guh · DEE · shoo.
Do Americans and Brits say Mogadishu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmoʊɡəˈdiʃu/ and the British form is /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.