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How to Pronounce Athens
/a.ˈθi.na/
Greek Αθήνα *Athína*, named after goddess Athena. Capital of Greece, cradle of Western civilisation.
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How do you pronounce Athens?
Athens is pronounced /a.ˈθi.na/.
Where does the word Athens come from?
Athens is a Greek loanword — Greek Αθήνα *Athína*, named after goddess Athena. Capital of Greece, cradle of Western civilisation..
Is Athens pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Athens is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.