How to pronounce Zurich
Say it like ZUUR-ik. Zurich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Zurich. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZUUR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zurich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Zurich
American and British speakers say Zurich in essentially the same way: /ˈzʊrɪk/ in the US and /ˈzjʊərɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYOOR-rik.
What does Zurich mean?
- The capital city of Zurich canton, Switzerland, on Lake Zurich.
Where does Zurich come from?
Borrowed from German Zürich.
Questions about saying Zurich
How do you pronounce Zurich?
Say ZUUR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈzʊrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈzjʊərɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zurich?
Zurich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZUUR). Broken into parts: ZUUR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say Zurich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzʊrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈzjʊərɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.