How to pronounce Texarkana
Say it like tek-sar-KAN-uh. Texarkana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN).
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- tek
- sar
- KAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Texarkana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KANSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Texarkana
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: tek-sah-KAN-uh.
What does Texarkana mean?
- a town in northeast Texas adjacent to Texarkana, Arkansas
- a town in southwest Arkansas on the Texas border adjacent to Texarkana, Texas
Words that rhyme with Texarkana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Texarkana.
Questions about saying Texarkana
How do you pronounce Texarkana?
Say tek-sar-KAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛksɑrˈkænə/. In British English it is /ˌtɛksɑːˈkænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Texarkana?
Texarkana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN). Broken into parts: tek · sar · KAN · uh.
Is Texarkana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtɛksɑːˈkænə/ (tek-sah-KAN-uh).