How to pronounce Prague
Say it like PRAHG. Prague is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prague pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Prague
American and British speakers say Prague in essentially the same way: /prɑɡ/ in the US and /prɑːɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAHG.
What does Prague mean?
- The capital city of the Czech Republic; the former capital of Czechoslovakia; the former capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Where does Prague come from?
From German Prag, from Slavic.
Words that rhyme with Prague
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Prague.
Questions about saying Prague
How do you pronounce Prague?
Say PRAHG. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡ/. In British English it is /prɑːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Prague?
Prague is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAHG.
Do Americans and Brits say Prague the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɑɡ/ and the British form is /prɑːɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.