How to pronounce Wichita
Say it like WICH-uh-taw. Wichita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH).
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- WICH
- uh
- taw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wichita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Wichita
American and British speakers say Wichita in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪtʃəˌtɔ/ in the US and /ˈwɪtʃɪˌtɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WICH-ih-taw.
What does Wichita mean?
- a member of the Caddo people formerly living between Kansas and central Texas
- the largest city in Kansas; located in southern Kansas on the Arkansas River
- the Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita
Questions about saying Wichita
How do you pronounce Wichita?
Say WICH-uh-taw. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtʃəˌtɔ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtʃɪˌtɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wichita?
Wichita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH). Broken into parts: WICH · uh · taw.
Do Americans and Brits say Wichita the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪtʃəˌtɔ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪtʃɪˌtɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.