How to pronounce inukshuk
Say it like ih-NUUK-shuuk. Inukshuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUUK).
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- ih
- NUUK
- shuuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inukshuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- shuukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of inukshuk
American and British speakers say inukshuk in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/ in the US and /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NUUK-shuuk.
What does inukshuk mean?
- A structure of piled stones, used as a landmark and traditionally constructed by the Inuit, often resembling a humanoid figure.
Where does inukshuk come from?
From Inuktitut ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ (inoksok, “in the likeness of a human”).
Questions about saying inukshuk
How do you pronounce inukshuk?
Say ih-NUUK-shuuk. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inukshuk?
Inukshuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUUK). Broken into parts: ih · NUUK · shuuk.
Do Americans and Brits say inukshuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/ and the British form is /ɪˈnʊkˌʃʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.