How to pronounce Oklahoma
Say it like oh-kluh-HOH-muh. Oklahoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOH).
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- oh
- kluh
- HOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oklahoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oklahoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-kluh-HOH-muh.
What does Oklahoma mean?
- A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.
Where does Oklahoma come from?
From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”).
Words that rhyme with Oklahoma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Oklahoma.
Questions about saying Oklahoma
How do you pronounce Oklahoma?
Say oh-kluh-HOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌəʊkləˈhəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOH). Broken into parts: oh · kluh · HOH · muh.
Is Oklahoma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊkləˈhəʊmə/ (oh-kluh-HOH-muh).