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How to Pronounce Czechia
CHEK-ee-uh
/ˈtʃɛkiə/
Syllable Breakdown
CHEKeeuh
The 'Cz' at the start makes a 'ch' sound — CHEK-ee-uh. Also known as the Czech Republic.
How Locals Say It
Česká republika
Česká = CHESS-kah (the háček 'č' = 'ch' sound)
Common Mistakes
SZE-kee-uhTSEK-ee-uhCHEK-oh-sloh-VAK-ee-uh
Fun Fact About the Name
Czechia is the country's official short-form name since 2016, though 'Czech Republic' is still widely used. The local name starts with 'Č' — a 'ch' sound — Česká republika.
Czechia at World Cup 2026
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