How to pronounce Persia
Say it like PUR-zhuh. Persia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝʒə/PUR-zhuh
UK British/ˈpɜːʒə/PUR-zhuh
- PUR
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Persia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-zhuh.
What does Persia mean?
proper noun
- Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ethnic Persians, corresponding to the modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.
Questions about saying Persia
How do you pronounce Persia?
Say PUR-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝʒə/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Persia?
Persia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · zhuh.
Is Persia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːʒə/ (PUR-zhuh).