How to pronounce Saskatchewan
Say it like sa-SKACH-uh-wawn. Saskatchewan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKACH).
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- sa
- SKACH
- uh
- wawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saskatchewan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- saKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Saskatchewan
American and British speakers say Saskatchewan in essentially the same way: /sæˈskætʃəˌwɔn/ in the US and /sæˈskætʃɪwən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sa-SKACH-ih-wun.
What does Saskatchewan mean?
- A prairie province in western Canada. Capital: Regina.
- A major river in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada.
Where does Saskatchewan come from?
From Cree ᑭᓯᐢᑳᒋᐘᓂ ᓰᐱᕀ (kisiskâciwani-sîpiy, “swift-flowing river”).
Questions about saying Saskatchewan
How do you pronounce Saskatchewan?
Say sa-SKACH-uh-wawn. The American pronunciation is /sæˈskætʃəˌwɔn/. In British English it is /sæˈskætʃɪwən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKACH). Broken into parts: sa · SKACH · uh · wawn.
Do Americans and Brits say Saskatchewan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sæˈskætʃəˌwɔn/ and the British form is /sæˈskætʃɪwən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.