How to pronounce Schenectady
Say it like skuh-NEK-tuh-dee. Schenectady has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- skuh
- NEK
- tuh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schenectady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Schenectady
American and British speakers say Schenectady in essentially the same way: /skəˈnɛktədi/ in the US and /skəˈnɛktədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: skuh-NEK-tuh-dee.
What does Schenectady mean?
- a city of eastern New York on the Mohawk river; it prospered after the opening of the Erie Canal
Questions about saying Schenectady
How do you pronounce Schenectady?
Say skuh-NEK-tuh-dee. The American pronunciation is /skəˈnɛktədi/. In British English it is /skəˈnɛktədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Schenectady?
Schenectady has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: skuh · NEK · tuh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Schenectady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skəˈnɛktədi/ and the British form is /skəˈnɛktədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.