How to pronounce Romania
Say it like roh-MAY-nee-uh. Romania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- roh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Romania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does Romania mean?
- A country in Southeastern Europe. Capital and largest city: Bucharest.
Where does Romania come from?
From Romanian România, from român (“Romanian”) (in turn from Latin Rōmānus (“Roman”)) + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Romania
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Questions about saying Romania
How do you pronounce Romania?
Say roh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Romania?
Romania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: roh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is Romania pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈmeɪniə/ (roh-MAY-nee-uh).