How to pronounce Tunisia
Say it like too-NEE-zhuh. Tunisia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- too
- NEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunisia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tunisia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tyoo-NIZ-ee-uh.
What does Tunisia mean?
- The Republic of Tunisia, since 1956.
Where does Tunisia come from?
From Tunis + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Tunisia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tunisia.
Questions about saying Tunisia
How do you pronounce Tunisia?
Say too-NEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtuˈniʒə/. In British English it is /ˌtjuːˈnɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tunisia?
Tunisia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: too · NEE · zhuh.
Is Tunisia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌtjuːˈnɪziə/ (tyoo-NIZ-ee-uh).