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How to Pronounce Algeria
al-JEER-ee-uh
/ælˈdʒɪəriə/
Syllable Breakdown
alJEEReeuh
al-JEER-ee-uh — stress on 'JEER'. In Arabic: Al-Jazāʾir (al-juh-ZAH-ir).
How Locals Say It
الجزائر (Al-Jazāʾir)
Al-Jazāʾir = al-juh-ZAH-ir (Arabic)
Common Mistakes
al-JEE-ree-uhAL-jeer-ee-uh
Fun Fact About the Name
Algeria's Arabic name Al-Jazāʾir means 'The Islands' — referring to islands that once dotted Algiers' harbour, now mostly submerged. Algeria's 2014 World Cup run was their best, reaching the Round of 16.
Algeria at World Cup 2026
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