How to pronounce Wisconsin
Say it like wih-SKON-sun. Wisconsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Wisconsin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- wih
- SKON
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisconsin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wisconsin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wih-SKON-sin.
What does Wisconsin mean?
- A state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States.
- A river in the United States that flows from northern Wisconsin into the Mississippi.
Where does Wisconsin come from?
A researcher for the State of Wisconsin Historical Society concluded in frustration, "I have not found two Indians to agree on the meaning of this word."
Questions about saying Wisconsin
How do you pronounce Wisconsin?
Say wih-SKON-sun. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈskɑnsən/. In British English it is /wɪˈskɒnsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKON). Broken into parts: wih · SKON · sun.
Is Wisconsin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /wɪˈskɒnsɪn/ (wih-SKON-sin).