How to Pronounce Australia

To pronounce "australia", say austr-AL-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔˈstɹeɪɫjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

australia

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɔˈstɹeɪɫjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “australia”

Break "australia" into 3 beats and lean on "AL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with regalia and paraphernalia, if that helps it stick.

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Words that rhyme with australia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regaliaparaphernaliathaliabacchanaliaazalealaliaqualiasedaliashamalia

Related words

auscanadaaussieaustralasiaaustraliangermanyandorraaustria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "australia"?▾

"Australia" has 3 syllables: austr · al · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "australia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "australia" is /ɔˈstɹeɪɫjə/.

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