How to Pronounce “Tucson”
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- American (US)
- /ˈtuːsɒn/
- British (UK)
- /ˈtuːsɒn/
What “Tucson” means
proper noun — A city, the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Tucson” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈtuːsɒn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Tucson" mean?
Tucson (proper noun): A city, the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, in the southwestern United States.
How do you pronounce "Tucson" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Tucson", /ˈtuːsɒn/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Tucson"?
/ˈtuːsɒn/ in American English, /ˈtuːsɒn/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Tucson"?
“Tucson” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈtuːsɒn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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