How to pronounce Oesterreich
Say it like OH-stuh-ryke. Oesterreich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- stuh
- ryke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oesterreich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Oesterreich
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-stuh-ryke.
What does Oesterreich mean?
- a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
Questions about saying Oesterreich
How do you pronounce Oesterreich?
Say OH-stuh-ryke. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊstəraɪk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊstəraɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oesterreich?
Oesterreich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · stuh · ryke.
Is Oesterreich 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 /ˈəʊstəraɪk/ (OH-stuh-ryke).