How to pronounce sloboda
Say it like sluh-BOH-duh. Sloboda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- sluh
- BOH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloboda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sloboda
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sluh-BOH-duh.
What does sloboda mean?
- A kind of settlement, village, or suburb in the history of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
Words that rhyme with sloboda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloboda.
Questions about saying sloboda
How do you pronounce sloboda?
Say sluh-BOH-duh. The American pronunciation is /sləˈboʊdə/. In British English it is /sləˈbəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloboda?
Sloboda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: sluh · BOH · duh.
Is sloboda 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 /sləˈbəʊdə/ (sluh-BOH-duh).