How to pronounce Aleutians
Say it like uh-LOO-shunz. Aleutians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aleutians 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aleutians
American and British speakers say Aleutians in essentially the same way: /əˈluʃənz/ in the US and /əˈluːʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOO-shunz.
What does Aleutians mean?
- an archipelago in the North Pacific extending southwest from Alaska
Questions about saying Aleutians
How do you pronounce Aleutians?
Say uh-LOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈluʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈluːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aleutians?
Aleutians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say Aleutians the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈluʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈluːʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.