How to pronounce Sitka
Say it like SIT-kuh. Sitka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sitka
American and British speakers say Sitka in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtkə/ in the US and /ˈsɪtkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-kuh.
What does Sitka mean?
- An island, the modern Baranof Island, where the city of Sitka is located.
Questions about saying Sitka
How do you pronounce Sitka?
Say SIT-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtkə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sitka?
Sitka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sitka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtkə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.