How to pronounce Dakota
Say it like duh-KOH-tuh. Dakota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dəˈkoʊtə/duh-KOH-tuh
UK British/dəˈkəʊtə/duh-KOH-tuh
- duh
- KOH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dakota pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Dakota
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-KOH-tuh.
What does Dakota mean?
noun
- a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
- the area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
- the Siouan language spoken by the Dakota
Words that rhyme with Dakota
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dakota.
Questions about saying Dakota
How do you pronounce Dakota?
Say duh-KOH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /dəˈkoʊtə/. In British English it is /dəˈkəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dakota?
Dakota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: duh · KOH · tuh.
Is Dakota pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dəˈkəʊtə/ (duh-KOH-tuh).