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