How to pronounce Ithaca
Say it like ITH-uh-kuh. Ithaca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ITH).
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- ITH
- uh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ithaca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ithaca
American and British speakers say Ithaca in essentially the same way: /ˈɪθəkə/ in the US and /ˈɪθəkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ITH-uh-kuh.
What does Ithaca mean?
- An island of the Ionian Sea, Greece; according to the legend Odysseus was its king.
Questions about saying Ithaca
How do you pronounce Ithaca?
Say ITH-uh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪθəkə/. In British English it is /ˈɪθəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ithaca?
Ithaca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ITH). Broken into parts: ITH · uh · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Ithaca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪθəkə/ and the British form is /ˈɪθəkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.