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How to Pronounce Belgium
BEL-jum
/ˈbɛldʒəm/
Syllable Breakdown
BELjum
Short and punchy — BEL-jum. The 'gi' makes a 'j' sound.
How Locals Say It
België / Belgique
Common Mistakes
BEL-gee-umBEL-jee-um
Fun Fact About the Name
Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German), so 'Belgium' sounds different depending on which region you're in — Belgiё, Belgique, or Belgien.
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