How to pronounce Nebraska
Say it like nuh-BRAS-kuh. Nebraska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAS).
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- nuh
- BRAS
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebraska pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nebraska
American and British speakers say Nebraska in essentially the same way: /nəˈbræskə/ in the US and /nəˈbræskə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-BRAS-kuh.
What does Nebraska mean?
- A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.
Where does Nebraska come from?
Probably from archaic Chiwere Ñí Brásge ([ˌɲĩˈbɾaskɛ]; contemporary Chiwere Ñí Bráhge) or from Omaha-Ponca Ní Btháska ([ˌnĩˈbˡðaska]), both meaning "flat water," after the Platte River that flows through the state.
Questions about saying Nebraska
How do you pronounce Nebraska?
Say nuh-BRAS-kuh. The American pronunciation is /nəˈbræskə/. In British English it is /nəˈbræskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAS). Broken into parts: nuh · BRAS · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Nebraska the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈbræskə/ and the British form is /nəˈbræskə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.