How to pronounce Yukon
Say it like YOO-kon. Yukon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yukon 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.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Yukon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YOO-kon.
What does Yukon mean?
- A territory in northern Canada. Capital: Whitehorse.
- A river in northwest Canada and Alaska.
Where does Yukon come from?
From Gwich'in ųųg han, contraction of chųų gąįį han (“white water river”).
Questions about saying Yukon
How do you pronounce Yukon?
Say YOO-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yukon?
Yukon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · kon.
Is Yukon 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 /ˈjuːkɒn/ (YOO-kon).