How to pronounce Sarajevo
Say it like sar-uh-YAY-voh. Sarajevo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAY).
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- sar
- uh
- YAY
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarajevo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- YAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Sarajevo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sar-uh-YAY-voh.
What does Sarajevo mean?
- The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built on the Miljacka river.
Questions about saying Sarajevo
How do you pronounce Sarajevo?
Say sar-uh-YAY-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑrəˈjeɪvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsærəˈjeɪvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sarajevo?
Sarajevo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAY). Broken into parts: sar · uh · YAY · voh.
Is Sarajevo 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 /ˌsærəˈjeɪvəʊ/ (sar-uh-YAY-voh).