How to pronounce Sardinia
Say it like sar-DIN-ee-uh. Sardinia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIN).
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- sar
- DIN
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sardinia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 Sardinia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sah-DIN-ee-uh.
What does Sardinia mean?
- An island and autonomous region of Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea.
Words that rhyme with Sardinia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sardinia.
Questions about saying Sardinia
How do you pronounce Sardinia?
Say sar-DIN-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈdɪniə/. In British English it is /sɑːˈdɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sardinia?
Sardinia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIN). Broken into parts: sar · DIN · ee · uh.
Is Sardinia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈdɪniə/ (sah-DIN-ee-uh).