How to pronounce Nantucket
Say it like nan-TUHK-it. Nantucket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK).
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US American/nænˈtʌkɪt/nan-TUHK-it
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- nan
- TUHK
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nantucket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does Nantucket mean?
proper noun
- A resort island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States, formerly a major whaling port.
Where does Nantucket come from?
From Massachusett Natocke, Nantican, Nautican, roughly translating as "in the middle of waters".
Questions about saying Nantucket
How do you pronounce Nantucket?
Say nan-TUHK-it. The American pronunciation is /nænˈtʌkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nantucket?
Nantucket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK). Broken into parts: nan · TUHK · it.