How to pronounce Uzbek
Say it like OOZ-bek. Uzbek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OOZ).
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- OOZ
- bek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uzbek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Uzbek
American and British speakers say Uzbek in essentially the same way: /ˈuzbɛk/ in the US and /ˈuːzbɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OOZ-bek.
What does Uzbek mean?
- a member of a Turkic people of Uzbekistan and neighboring areas
- a landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet
- the Turkic language spoken by the Uzbek
Questions about saying Uzbek
How do you pronounce Uzbek?
Say OOZ-bek. The American pronunciation is /ˈuzbɛk/. In British English it is /ˈuːzbɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Uzbek?
Uzbek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OOZ). Broken into parts: OOZ · bek.
Do Americans and Brits say Uzbek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuzbɛk/ and the British form is /ˈuːzbɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.