How to pronounce Texas
Say it like TEK-sus. Texas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Texas 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Texas
American and British speakers say Texas in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛksəs/ in the US and /ˈtɛksəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-sus.
What does Texas mean?
- the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
Where does Texas come from?
From the practice of naming cabins after US states, the state of Texas having been recently admitted to the Union.
Words that rhyme with Texas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Texas.
Questions about saying Texas
How do you pronounce Texas?
Say TEK-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛksəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛksəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Texas?
Texas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say Texas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛksəs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛksəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.