How to Pronounce "bucharest"
word
ˈbjukɝˌɛst/, /ˈbukɝˌɛst
BYOO-ker-est or BOO-ker-est
ˌbjuːkəˈrɛst
byoo-kuh-REST
Definition
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is an important political, cultural, and economic center in Eastern Europe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbjukɝˌɛst/, /ˈbukɝˌɛst
British English
ˌbjuːkəˈrɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYOO-ker-est or BOO-ker-est
UK
byoo-kuh-REST
Listen in Context
Bucharest is the capital of Romania.
My friends live in Bucharest.
Many tourists visit Bucharest every year.
Have you ever been to Bucharest?