How to pronounce Idaho
Say it like EYE-duh-hoh. Idaho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- duh
- hoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idaho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Idaho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-duh-hoh.
What does Idaho mean?
- A state in the western United States. Capital and largest city: Boise.
Where does Idaho come from?
The common noun (“type of potato”) is derived from the name of the state.
Questions about saying Idaho
How do you pronounce Idaho?
Say EYE-duh-hoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəˌhoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdəˌhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Idaho?
Idaho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · duh · hoh.
Is Idaho 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 /ˈaɪdəˌhəʊ/ (EYE-duh-hoh).