How do you pronounce "ukraine"?

In American English: /juːˈkreɪn/ (yoo-KRAYN). In British English: /juːkɹˈeɪn/ (yookr-AYN). In Canadian English: /juːˈkreɪn/ (yoo-KRAYN). In Australian English: /juːkɹˈeɪn/ (yookr-AYN).

Is "ukraine" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /juːˈkreɪn/ (yoo-KRAYN), while in British English it's /juːkɹˈeɪn/ (yookr-AYN).

How to Pronounce "ukraine"

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ukraine

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/juːˈkreɪn/

yoo-KRAYN

Syllable Breakdown

juːukr·kreɪnaine

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