How to Pronounce “Kyrgyzstan”

American (US)

/ˈkɜːrɡɪstæn/

British (UK)

/ˈkɜːɡɪstɑːn/

proper noun — A country in Central Asia, bordering on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. Official name: Kyrgyz Republic. Capital: Bishkek.

Where the stress falls. “Kyrgyzstan” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɜːrɡɪstæn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "Kyrgyzstan" mean?

Kyrgyzstan (proper noun): A country in Central Asia, bordering on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. Official name: Kyrgyz Republic. Capital: Bishkek.

How do you pronounce "Kyrgyzstan" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈkɜːrɡɪstæn/. British English: /ˈkɜːɡɪstɑːn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Kyrgyzstan"?

/ˈkɜːrɡɪstæn/ in American English, /ˈkɜːɡɪstɑːn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Kyrgyzstan"?

“Kyrgyzstan” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɜːrɡɪstæn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

How to Pronounce Country Names — Kyrgyzstan & the -stans

The -stan countries stress the final syllable except Kyrgyzstan; Djibouti begins like “jam”; Liechtenstein hides a k. Audio for each.