How to pronounce Vanuatu
Say it like vah-noo-AH-too. Vanuatu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Vanuatu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- vah
- noo
- AH
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanuatu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Vanuatu
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: van-oo-AH-too.
What does Vanuatu mean?
- A country and archipelago of Melanesia in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Vanuatu. Capital and largest city: Port Vila.
Where does Vanuatu come from?
Borrowed from Bislama Vanuatu.
Questions about saying Vanuatu
How do you pronounce Vanuatu?
Say vah-noo-AH-too. The American pronunciation is /vɑnuˈɑtu/. In British English it is /vænuːˈɑːtuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: vah · noo · AH · too.
Is Vanuatu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /vænuːˈɑːtuː/ (van-oo-AH-too).