How to pronounce Namibia
Say it like nuh-MIB-ee-uh. Namibia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIB).
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- nuh
- MIB
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Namibia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Namibia
American and British speakers say Namibia in essentially the same way: /nəˈmɪbiə/ in the US and /nəˈmɪbiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-MIB-ee-uh.
What does Namibia mean?
- A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Namibia. Capital: Windhoek.
Where does Namibia come from?
From Namib (from Khoekhoe namib) + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Namibia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Namibia.
Questions about saying Namibia
How do you pronounce Namibia?
Say nuh-MIB-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /nəˈmɪbiə/. In British English it is /nəˈmɪbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Namibia?
Namibia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIB). Broken into parts: nuh · MIB · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Namibia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈmɪbiə/ and the British form is /nəˈmɪbiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.