How to pronounce Rumania
Say it like roo-MAY-nee-uh. Rumania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- roo
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 Rumania
American and British speakers say Rumania in essentially the same way: /ruˈmeɪniə/ in the US and /ruːˈmeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-MAY-nee-uh.
What does Rumania mean?
- a republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea
Words that rhyme with Rumania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rumania.
Questions about saying Rumania
How do you pronounce Rumania?
Say roo-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ruˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ruːˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rumania?
Rumania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: roo · MAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Rumania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈmeɪniə/ and the British form is /ruːˈmeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.