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How to pronounce ljubljana

ljubljana
/ˈljuːbljɑːnə/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Ljubljana, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce ljubljana?

Ljubljana is pronounced /ˈljuːbljɑːnə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in ljubljana?

Ljubljana has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ljubljana?

The first syllable: /ˈljuːbljɑːnə/.

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