Syria meaning

UK /ˈsɪrɪə/ US /ˈsɪriə/ 3 syllables

Syria (noun): an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization.

Definition of Syria

  1. an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

    Synonyms: Syrian Arab Republic

    Type of: Asian country

    Kinds: Aram

    Related forms: Syrian

How to pronounce Syria

Syria is pronounced /ˈsɪrɪə/ in British English and /ˈsɪriə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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