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How to pronounce Europe
/ˈjʊərəp/ British English
YOOR·əp
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
eu·ROPE
✓ Say
YOOR·əp
My tip
It starts with you: YOOR-əp. Stress the start.
In a sentence
We travelled around Europe.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: YOOR-əp.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Europe?
In British English, Europe is pronounced /ˈjʊərəp/. Say it like this: YOOR-əp. It starts with you: YOOR-əp. Stress the start.
How many syllables are in Europe?
When you say it, Europe has 2 syllables: YOOR-əp. The strong beat is the first one, YOOR.
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