How to pronounce Eureka
Say it like yuu-REE-kuh. Eureka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- yuu
- REE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eureka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Eureka
American and British speakers say Eureka in essentially the same way: /jʊˈrikə/ in the US and /jʊˈriːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yuu-REE-kuh.
What does Eureka mean?
- an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
- a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
Words that rhyme with Eureka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Eureka.
Questions about saying Eureka
How do you pronounce Eureka?
Say yuu-REE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈrikə/. In British English it is /jʊˈriːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eureka?
Eureka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: yuu · REE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Eureka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jʊˈrikə/ and the British form is /jʊˈriːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.