How to pronounce Yerevan
Say it like yer-uh-VAHN. Yerevan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAHN).
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- yer
- uh
- VAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yerevan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Yerevan
American and British speakers say Yerevan in essentially the same way: /ˌjɛrəˈvɑn/ in the US and /ˌjɛrəˈvæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: yer-uh-VAN.
What does Yerevan mean?
- The capital and largest city of Armenia.
Where does Yerevan come from?
Borrowed from Armenian Երեւան (Erewan).
Words that rhyme with Yerevan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Yerevan.
Questions about saying Yerevan
How do you pronounce Yerevan?
Say yer-uh-VAHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌjɛrəˈvɑn/. In British English it is /ˌjɛrəˈvæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yerevan?
Yerevan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAHN). Broken into parts: yer · uh · VAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say Yerevan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjɛrəˈvɑn/ and the British form is /ˌjɛrəˈvæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.