How to pronounce Tirana
Say it like TIR-ah-nuh. Tirana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR).
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US American/ˈtɪrɑnə/TIR-ah-nuh
UK British/tɪˈrɑːnə/tih-RAH-nuh
- TIR
- ah
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tirana
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: tih-RAH-nuh.
What does Tirana mean?
noun
- the capital and largest city of Albania in the center of the country
Questions about saying Tirana
How do you pronounce Tirana?
Say TIR-ah-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrɑnə/. In British English it is /tɪˈrɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tirana?
Tirana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIR). Broken into parts: TIR · ah · nuh.
Is Tirana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /tɪˈrɑːnə/ (tih-RAH-nuh).