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How to pronounce uzbekistan

uzbekistan
/uːzˈbekɪstæn/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Uzbekistan, sound by sound

/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/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.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/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.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan is pronounced /uːzˈbekɪstæn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in uzbekistan?

The second syllable: /uːzˈbekɪstæn/.

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