How to pronounce Alaska
Say it like uh-LAS-kuh. Alaska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS).
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- uh
- LAS
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alaska pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Alaska
American and British speakers say Alaska in essentially the same way: /əˈlæskə/ in the US and /əˈlæskə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAS-kuh.
What does Alaska mean?
- a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union“Alaska is the largest state in the United States”
Questions about saying Alaska
How do you pronounce Alaska?
Say uh-LAS-kuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlæskə/. In British English it is /əˈlæskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Alaska?
Alaska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS). Broken into parts: uh · LAS · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Alaska the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlæskə/ and the British form is /əˈlæskə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.