How to pronounce Massachusetts
Say it like mas-uh-CHOO-suts. Massachusetts has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHOO).
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- mas
- uh
- CHOO
- suts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Massachusetts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Massachusetts
American and British speakers say Massachusetts in essentially the same way: /ˌmæsəˈtʃusəts/ in the US and /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: mas-uh-CHOO-sits.
What does Massachusetts mean?
- A state of the United States. Capital and largest city: Boston.
Where does Massachusetts come from?
From Massachusett Muhsachuweesut, from muhs (“great”) + wachuwees (“hill”) + -ut (locative suffix) i.e.
Questions about saying Massachusetts
How do you pronounce Massachusetts?
Say mas-uh-CHOO-suts. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæsəˈtʃusəts/. In British English it is /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHOO). Broken into parts: mas · uh · CHOO · suts.
Do Americans and Brits say Massachusetts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæsəˈtʃusəts/ and the British form is /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.