How to pronounce Spokane
Say it like spoh-KAN. Spokane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- spoh
- KAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spokane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Spokane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: spoh-KAN.
Other ways to say Spokane
Spokane also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- spoh-KAYN /spoʊˈkeɪn/
What does Spokane mean?
- A tributary of the Columbia River in Washington and Idaho.
Where does Spokane come from?
A number of etymologies of the name have been proposed, most frequently “Sun children”, “children of the Sun”, or “muddy people”.
Words that rhyme with Spokane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Spokane.
Questions about saying Spokane
How do you pronounce Spokane?
Say spoh-KAN. The American pronunciation is /spoʊˈkæn/. In British English it is /spəʊˈkæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Spokane?
Spokane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: spoh · KAN.
Is Spokane 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 /spəʊˈkæn/ (spoh-KAN).