A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Zaragoza
Pronounce Zaragoza like the Spanish city: 'thuh-RAH-go-suh', with the stress on the second syllable.
zaragoza
thuh-RAH-go-suh
/θəˈrɑːɡoʊsə/ · tha · ra · go · sa
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It's also the name of a popular chain of Mexican restaurants, which might lead to variations in pronunciation.
Where the word comes from
The city of Zaragoza in Spain is named after the Roman Emperor Augustus. It was originally called 'Colonia Caesaraugusta'.
Common ways people get it wrong
- zah-rah-GO-zah English speakers sometimes try to pronounce the 'z' like an American 'z' and the 'g' like a hard 'g', but the Spanish pronunciation uses a 'th' sound and a softer 'g'.
- zah-rah-ZOH-zah The final 'a' in Spanish names is usually an 'ah' sound, not an 'oh' sound.
Frequently asked
How do you pronounce Zaragoza?
The most common pronunciation for the Spanish city is 'thuh-RAH-go-suh'. The stress is on the second syllable, 'RAH'.
Is Zaragoza pronounced with a Z or a TH sound?
In Spanish, the 'Z' is pronounced like the 'th' in 'thin'. So, it starts with a 'thuh' sound, not a 'zah' sound.
What's the difference between Zaragoza and Zaragoza's?
Zaragoza is the name of the city in Spain. 'Zaragoza's' would indicate possession, like 'Zaragoza's main square'.
