How to pronounce chautauqua
Say it like shuh-TAW-kwuh. Chautauqua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAW).
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- shuh
- TAW
- kwuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chautauqua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chautauqua
American and British speakers say chautauqua in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈtɔkwə/ in the US and /ʃəˈtɔːkwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-TAW-kwuh.
What does chautauqua mean?
- Alternative form of Chautauqua.
Questions about saying chautauqua
How do you pronounce chautauqua?
Say shuh-TAW-kwuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈtɔkwə/. In British English it is /ʃəˈtɔːkwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chautauqua?
Chautauqua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAW). Broken into parts: shuh · TAW · kwuh.
Do Americans and Brits say chautauqua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈtɔkwə/ and the British form is /ʃəˈtɔːkwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.