How to pronounce Houston
Say it like HYOO-stun. Houston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- stun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houston pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Houston
American and British speakers say Houston in essentially the same way: /ˈhjustən/ in the US and /ˈhjuːstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOO-stun.
What does Houston mean?
- the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863)
Questions about saying Houston
How do you pronounce Houston?
Say HYOO-stun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjustən/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Houston?
Houston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · stun.
Do Americans and Brits say Houston the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjustən/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.