How to pronounce Vienna
Say it like vee-EN-uh. Vienna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- vee
- EN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vienna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Vienna
American and British speakers say Vienna in essentially the same way: /viˈɛnə/ in the US and /vɪˈɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-EN-uh.
What does Vienna mean?
- The capital and largest city of Austria.
- A state of Austria, including the city, within the state of Lower Austria.
Where does Vienna come from?
From Italian and Medieval Latin Vienna, from German Wien, Middle High German Wienne, and Old High German Wienna, probably from Proto-Celtic *widus (“wood”) or *weidus (“wild”) via unattested Vulgar Latin *Vedunia.
Words that rhyme with Vienna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Vienna.
Questions about saying Vienna
How do you pronounce Vienna?
Say vee-EN-uh. The American pronunciation is /viˈɛnə/. In British English it is /vɪˈɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vienna?
Vienna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: vee · EN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Vienna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /viˈɛnə/ and the British form is /vɪˈɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.