How to pronounce Vladivostok
Say it like vlad-ih-VOS-tok. Vladivostok has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Vladivostok. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- vlad
- ih
- VOS
- tok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vladivostok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Vladivostok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vlad-ih-VOS-tok.
What does Vladivostok mean?
- A city and seaport in the Russian Far East, on the Sea of Japan, near North Korea; the administrative center of Primorsky Krai.
Questions about saying Vladivostok
How do you pronounce Vladivostok?
Say vlad-ih-VOS-tok. The American pronunciation is /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/. In British English it is /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Vladivostok?
Vladivostok has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOS). Broken into parts: vlad · ih · VOS · tok.
Is Vladivostok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ (vlad-ih-VOS-tok).