How to pronounce Tuscaloosa
Say it like tuhs-kuh-LOO-suh. Tuscaloosa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- tuhs
- kuh
- LOO
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuscaloosa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tuscaloosa
American and British speakers say Tuscaloosa in essentially the same way: /ˌtʌskəˈlusə/ in the US and /ˌtʌskəˈluːsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuhs-kuh-LOO-suh.
What does Tuscaloosa mean?
- a university town in west central Alabama
Words that rhyme with Tuscaloosa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tuscaloosa.
Questions about saying Tuscaloosa
How do you pronounce Tuscaloosa?
Say tuhs-kuh-LOO-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʌskəˈlusə/. In British English it is /ˌtʌskəˈluːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: tuhs · kuh · LOO · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say Tuscaloosa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtʌskəˈlusə/ and the British form is /ˌtʌskəˈluːsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.