How to pronounce Tuskegee
Say it like TUHS-kuh-ghee. Tuskegee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS).
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- TUHS
- kuh
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuskegee 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tuskegee
American and British speakers say Tuskegee in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌskəˌɡi/ in the US and /ˈtʌskəˌɡiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHS-kuh-ghee.
Other ways to say Tuskegee
Tuskegee also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- tuh-SKEE-ghee /təˈskiˌɡi/
What does Tuskegee mean?
- A former town of the Overhill Cherokee people, located along the Little Tennessee River in what is now Monroe County, Tennessee, United States.
Where does Tuskegee come from?
From Spanish Tasquiqui, which itself came from Creek Taskeke (“warriors”), the name of a Creek settlement.
Questions about saying Tuskegee
How do you pronounce Tuskegee?
Say TUHS-kuh-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌskəˌɡi/. In British English it is /ˈtʌskəˌɡiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tuskegee?
Tuskegee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS). Broken into parts: TUHS · kuh · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say Tuskegee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌskəˌɡi/ and the British form is /ˈtʌskəˌɡiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.