How to pronounce Slovenia
Say it like sloh-VEE-nee-uh. Slovenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- sloh
- VEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slovenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- slohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep 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 Slovenia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sloh-VEE-nee-uh.
What does Slovenia mean?
- A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Slovenia. Capital and largest city: Ljubljana. Part of Yugoslavia until 1991.
Where does Slovenia come from?
Slovene (from German, from Slovene) + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Slovenia
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Questions about saying Slovenia
How do you pronounce Slovenia?
Say sloh-VEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsloʊˈviniə/. In British English it is /ˌsləʊˈviːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Slovenia?
Slovenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: sloh · VEE · nee · uh.
Is Slovenia 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 /ˌsləʊˈviːniə/ (sloh-VEE-nee-uh).