How to pronounce Pretoria
Say it like pree-TOR-ee-uh. Pretoria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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US American/priˈtɔriə/pree-TOR-ee-uh
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- pree
- TOR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretoria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does Pretoria mean?
proper noun
- The administrative capital of South Africa.
Where does Pretoria come from?
Named after Andries Pretorius (1798–1853).
Words that rhyme with Pretoria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pretoria.
Questions about saying Pretoria
How do you pronounce Pretoria?
Say pree-TOR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /priˈtɔriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pretoria?
Pretoria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: pree · TOR · ee · uh.