How to pronounce Yugoslav
Say it like YOO-goh-slahv. Yugoslav has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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US American/ˈjuɡoʊˌslɑv/YOO-goh-slahv
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- YOO
- goh
- slahv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yugoslav pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- slahvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Yugoslav mean?
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia
- of or relating to or characteristic of the former country of Yugoslavia or its people or languages“Yugoslavian wine”
Questions about saying Yugoslav
How do you pronounce Yugoslav?
Say YOO-goh-slahv. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuɡoʊˌslɑv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yugoslav?
Yugoslav has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · goh · slahv.