How to pronounce Utica
Say it like YOO-tuh-kuh. Utica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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US American/ˈjutəkə/YOO-tuh-kuh
UK British/ˈjuːtəkə/YOO-tuh-kuh
- YOO
- tuh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utica 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Utica
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tuh-kuh.
What does Utica mean?
noun
- a city in central New York
- an ancient city on the north coast of Africa (northwest of Carthage); destroyed by Arabs around 700 AD
Questions about saying Utica
How do you pronounce Utica?
Say YOO-tuh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutəkə/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Utica?
Utica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · kuh.
Is Utica pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjuːtəkə/ (YOO-tuh-kuh).