How to pronounce Russia
Say it like RUHSH-uh. Russia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH).
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- RUHSH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Russia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSHSay 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 Russia
American and British speakers say Russia in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌʃə/ in the US and /ˈrʌʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSH-uh.
What does Russia mean?
- A transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Official name: Russian Federation. Capital and largest city: Moscow. It borders the Pacific and Arctic Oceans and the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas. Part of the Soviet Union from 1917 through 1991.
Questions about saying Russia
How do you pronounce Russia?
Say RUHSH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌʃə/. In British English it is /ˈrʌʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Russia?
Russia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH). Broken into parts: RUHSH · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Russia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌʃə/ and the British form is /ˈrʌʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.