How to pronounce Prussian
Say it like PRUHSH-un. Prussian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHSH).
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- PRUHSH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prussian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Prussian
American and British speakers say Prussian in essentially the same way: /ˈprʌʃən/ in the US and /ˈprʌʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRUHSH-un.
What does Prussian mean?
- a German inhabitant of Prussia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Prussia or its inhabitants“Prussian officers”“Prussian aristocracy”
Words that rhyme with Prussian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Prussian.
Questions about saying Prussian
How do you pronounce Prussian?
Say PRUHSH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈprʌʃən/. In British English it is /ˈprʌʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Prussian?
Prussian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUHSH). Broken into parts: PRUHSH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Prussian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprʌʃən/ and the British form is /ˈprʌʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.