How to pronounce Volgograd
Say it like VOHL-goh-grad. Volgograd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHL).
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- VOHL
- goh
- grad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volgograd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gradGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Volgograd
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOHL-goh-grad.
What does Volgograd mean?
- a city in the European part of Russia on the Volga; site of German defeat in World War II in the winter of 1942-43
Questions about saying Volgograd
How do you pronounce Volgograd?
Say VOHL-goh-grad. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊlɡoʊˌɡræd/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊlɡəʊˌɡræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Volgograd?
Volgograd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHL). Broken into parts: VOHL · goh · grad.
Is Volgograd pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊlɡəʊˌɡræd/ (VOHL-goh-grad).