How to pronounce Strasbourg
Say it like STRAS-borg. Strasbourg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Strasbourg. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STRAS
- borg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strasbourg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- borgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Strasbourg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAZ-burg.
What does Strasbourg mean?
- The capital city of Bas-Rhin department, France; the capital city of the region of Grand Est; located in the historic region of Alsace, near the border with Germany and at various historical points a part of Germany.
Where does Strasbourg come from?
From French Strasbourg, from Middle High German Strāzburc.
Questions about saying Strasbourg
How do you pronounce Strasbourg?
Say STRAS-borg. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræsˌbɔrɡ/. In British English it is /ˈstræzbɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Strasbourg?
Strasbourg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAS). Broken into parts: STRAS · borg.
Is Strasbourg 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 /ˈstræzbɜːɡ/ (STRAZ-burg).