How to pronounce Wroclaw
Say it like RAH-klaw. Wroclaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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US American/ˈrɑˌklɔ/RAH-klaw
UK British/ˈrɒˌklɔː/ROK-law
- RAH
- klaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wroclaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Wroclaw
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-law.
What does Wroclaw mean?
noun
- a city in southwestern Poland on the Oder
Questions about saying Wroclaw
How do you pronounce Wroclaw?
Say RAH-klaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑˌklɔ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒˌklɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wroclaw?
Wroclaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · klaw.
Is Wroclaw 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 /ˈrɒˌklɔː/ (ROK-law).