What is the local name for Switzerland?

In the local language, Switzerland is called Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera / Svizra. Pronounced: Schweiz = SHVITES (German) / Suisse = SWEES (French)

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How to Pronounce Switzerland

Q: How do you pronounce Switzerland?

Switzerland is pronounced SWIT-ser-lund (/ˈswɪtsərlənd/). SWIT-ser-lund. Switzerland has FOUR official languages — so four different local names. The German 'Schweiz' = SHVITES.

SWIT-ser-lund

/ˈswɪtsərlənd/

Syllable Breakdown

SWITserlund

SWIT-ser-lund. Switzerland has FOUR official languages — so four different local names. The German 'Schweiz' = SHVITES.

How Locals Say It

Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera / Svizra

Schweiz = SHVITES (German) / Suisse = SWEES (French)

Common Mistakes

SWIT-zer-landSWISS-er-lund

Fun Fact About the Name

Switzerland has four official languages (German, French, Italian, Romansh) and four names for itself: Schweiz (German), Suisse (French), Svizzera (Italian), Svizra (Romansh). Their football team reflects this diversity.