How to pronounce Serbian
Say it like SUR-bee-un. Serbian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝbiən/SUR-bee-un
UK British/ˈsɜːbiən/SUR-bee-un
- SUR
- bee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serbian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Serbian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-bee-un.
What does Serbian mean?
noun
- a member of a Slavic people who settled in Serbia and neighboring areas in the 6th and 7th centuries
- of or relating to the people or language or culture of the region of Serbia
Questions about saying Serbian
How do you pronounce Serbian?
Say SUR-bee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝbiən/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Serbian?
Serbian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · bee · un.
Is Serbian 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 /ˈsɜːbiən/ (SUR-bee-un).