How to pronounce Texan
Say it like TEK-sun. Texan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Texan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Texan
American and British speakers say Texan in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛksən/ in the US and /ˈtɛksən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-sun.
What does Texan mean?
- a native or resident of Texas
- of or relating to or characteristic of Texas or its residents
Questions about saying Texan
How do you pronounce Texan?
Say TEK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛksən/. In British English it is /ˈtɛksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Texan?
Texan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say Texan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛksən/ and the British form is /ˈtɛksən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.