How to pronounce Connecticut
Say it like kuh-NET-uh-kut. Connecticut has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kuh
- NET
- uh
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connecticut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Connecticut
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-NET-ih-kut.
What does Connecticut mean?
- A river in New England, United States.
Where does Connecticut come from?
Said to be from Mohegan-Pequot quinnitukqut (“at the long tidal river”), from *kwen- (“long”) + *-ehtekw (“tidal river”) + *-enk (locative).
Words that rhyme with Connecticut
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Questions about saying Connecticut
How do you pronounce Connecticut?
Say kuh-NET-uh-kut. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛtəkət/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛtɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kuh · NET · uh · kut.
Is Connecticut pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ (kuh-NET-ih-kut).