How to pronounce Tanzania
Say it like tan-ZAY-nee-uh. Tanzania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- tan
- ZAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanzania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 Tanzania
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: tan-zuh-NEE-uh.
Other ways to say Tanzania
Tanzania also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- tan-zuh-NEE-uh /ˌtænzəˈniə/
What does Tanzania mean?
- A country in East Africa. Official name: United Republic of Tanzania.
Where does Tanzania come from?
Blend of Tanganyika + Zanzibar + -ia, combining the names of the former countries that merged to form Tanzania in 1964.
Words that rhyme with Tanzania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tanzania.
Questions about saying Tanzania
How do you pronounce Tanzania?
Say tan-ZAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /tænˈzeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌtænzəˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tanzania?
Tanzania has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: tan · ZAY · nee · uh.
Is Tanzania pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ (tan-zuh-NEE-uh).