How do you pronounce Croatia?

Croatia is pronounced kroh-AY-shuh (/kroʊˈeɪʃə/). Three syllables — kroh-AY-shuh. The local name is 'Hrvatska' (HURV-aht-skah) — completely different!

What is the local name for Croatia?

In the local language, Croatia is called Hrvatska. Pronounced: Hrvatska = HURV-aht-skah

Medium

Comment prononcer Croatia

kroh-AY-shuh

/kroʊˈeɪʃə/

Découpage syllabique

krohAYshuh

Three syllables — kroh-AY-shuh. The local name is 'Hrvatska' (HURV-aht-skah) — completely different!

Comment les habitants le prononcent

Hrvatska

Hrvatska = HURV-aht-skah

Erreurs courantes

KROH-ee-ay-shuhkro-AY-tee-uh

Anecdote sur le nom

Croatia's local name 'Hrvatska' is where the word 'cravat' (necktie) originates — Croatian soldiers in 17th century France wore distinctive scarves around their necks which became a Parisian fashion craze.