How do you say "beluga" in Russian?

In Russian, "beluga" is белуга (beluga). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

белуга is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Russian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about белуга

How do you pronounce белуга?

белуга is romanised as beluga in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is белуга written in Russian?

белуга is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is beluga. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is белуга formal or casual?

белуга is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.