How to pronounce Utah
Say it like YOO-taw. Utah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- taw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Utah
American and British speakers say Utah in essentially the same way: /ˈjuˌtɔ/ in the US and /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-tah.
What does Utah mean?
- A state in the western United States. Capital and largest city: Salt Lake City.
- A lake in Utah, United States.
Where does Utah come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Yuta, of Pueblo and/or Apache origin.
Questions about saying Utah
How do you pronounce Utah?
Say YOO-taw. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌtɔ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːˌtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Utah?
Utah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · taw.
Do Americans and Brits say Utah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuˌtɔ/ and the British form is /ˈjuːˌtɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.