How to pronounce Skopje
Say it like SKAW-pyeh. Skopje has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAW).
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- SKAW
- pyeh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skopje pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pyehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Skopje
American and British speakers say Skopje in essentially the same way: /ˈskɔˌpjɛ/ in the US and /ˈskɒpjeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOP-yay.
What does Skopje mean?
- The capital city of North Macedonia.
Questions about saying Skopje
How do you pronounce Skopje?
Say SKAW-pyeh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔˌpjɛ/. In British English it is /ˈskɒpjeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Skopje?
Skopje has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAW). Broken into parts: SKAW · pyeh.
Do Americans and Brits say Skopje the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɔˌpjɛ/ and the British form is /ˈskɒpjeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.