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How to pronounce czechoslovakia

czechoslovakia
/tʃekəsləʊˈvɑːkiːə/
6 syllables, stress on the fourth

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Czechoslovakia, sound by sound

/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce czechoslovakia?

Czechoslovakia is pronounced /tʃekəsləʊˈvɑːkiːə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in czechoslovakia?

Czechoslovakia has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in czechoslovakia?

The fourth syllable: /tʃekəsləʊˈvɑːkiːə/.

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