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How to pronounce Alaskan

Say it like uh-LAS-kun. Alaskan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS).

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US American/əˈlæskən/uh-LAS-kun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • uh
  • LAS
  • kun
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Alaskan pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  3. kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does Alaskan mean?

noun
  1. a native or resident of Alaska
adjective
  1. relating to or characteristic of the state or people of Alaska

Questions about saying Alaskan

How do you pronounce Alaskan?

Say uh-LAS-kun. The American pronunciation is /əˈlæskən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in Alaskan?

Alaskan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS). Broken into parts: uh · LAS · kun.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.