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How to Pronounce Amelia

Amelia (Amelia)

Female · Germanic

How to Pronounce Amelia

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Germanic-speaking regions.

Germanic names have characteristic sounds.

Amelia means "Industrious, striving"—a Germanic name with a rich history.

Amelia has 4 syllables: uh-MEE-lee-uh.

Phonetic Spelling of Amelia

The phonetic spelling of Amelia is:

uh-MEE-lee-uh
IPA
/əˈmiːliə/

Amelia Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Amelia below.

Origin and Meaning of Amelia

Amelia is a Germanic name meaning "Industrious, striving". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Australia, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, Estonia, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Germany, Hong Kong, HR, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Jamaica, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Moldova, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RO, RS, RU, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Kingdom, South Africa. Germanic amal

Common Mispronunciations of Amelia

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Germanic pronunciation emphasizes uh-MEE-lee-uh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Amelia should be pronounced with its original Germanic phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Amelia?
Amelia is pronounced uh-MEE-lee-uh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Amelia?
The correct pronunciation of Amelia is uh-MEE-lee-uh. (IPA: /əˈmiːliə/)
Is Amelia a Germanic name?
Yes, Amelia is a Germanic name meaning "Industrious, striving".
673 people like this name