How to pronounce Uzbekistan
Say it like ooz-BEK-ih-stan. Uzbekistan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK).
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- ooz
- BEK
- ih
- stan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uzbekistan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Uzbekistan
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: uz-bek-ih-STAHN.
What does Uzbekistan mean?
- A country in Central Asia. Official name: Republic of Uzbekistan. Capital: Tashkent.
Questions about saying Uzbekistan
How do you pronounce Uzbekistan?
Say ooz-BEK-ih-stan. The American pronunciation is /uzˈbɛkɪˌstæn/. In British English it is /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEK). Broken into parts: ooz · BEK · ih · stan.
Is Uzbekistan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ (uz-bek-ih-STAHN).