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How to pronounce tanzania

tanzania
/tænˈzeɪniːə/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /tænzəˈniːə/.

Tanzania, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/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 tanzania?

Tanzania is pronounced /tænˈzeɪniːə/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /tænzəˈniːə/, is also used.

How many syllables are in tanzania?

Tanzania has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tanzania?

The second syllable: /tænˈzeɪniːə/.

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