How to pronounce Prussia
Say it like PRUHSH-uh. Prussia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHSH).
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- PRUHSH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prussia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Prussia
American and British speakers say Prussia in essentially the same way: /ˈprʌʃə/ in the US and /ˈprʌʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRUHSH-uh.
What does Prussia mean?
- A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".
Where does Prussia come from?
The Middle English designation for the region, Pruce, derives from the same Latinization and is the source of the terms pruce and spruce.
Questions about saying Prussia
How do you pronounce Prussia?
Say PRUHSH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈprʌʃə/. In British English it is /ˈprʌʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Prussia?
Prussia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHSH). Broken into parts: PRUHSH · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Prussia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprʌʃə/ and the British form is /ˈprʌʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.