How to pronounce reykjavik

reykjavik

/ˈrekjəvɪk/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈreɪkəvɪk/.

/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.

How do you pronounce reykjavik?

Reykjavik is pronounced /ˈrekjəvɪk/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈreɪkəvɪk/, is also used.

How many syllables are in reykjavik?

Reykjavik has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reykjavik?

The first syllable: /ˈrekjəvɪk/.