How to pronounce Zambia
Say it like ZAM-bee-uh. Zambia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAM).
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- ZAM
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zambia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Zambia
American and British speakers say Zambia in essentially the same way: /ˈzæmbiə/ in the US and /ˈzæmbiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAM-bee-uh.
What does Zambia mean?
- A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Zambia. Formerly called Northern Rhodesia.
Where does Zambia come from?
From Zambezi. See Zambezi at Wikipedia.
Questions about saying Zambia
How do you pronounce Zambia?
Say ZAM-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæmbiə/. In British English it is /ˈzæmbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zambia?
Zambia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ZAM · bee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Zambia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzæmbiə/ and the British form is /ˈzæmbiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.