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Cómo se dice y pronuncia « Massachusetts/4-syl/ » en English — Massachusetts
/ˌmæs.əˈtʃuː.sɪts/
From Algonquian *Massachusett* que significa «at the great hill". Nombrado por the indigenous Massachusett people.
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mass - A
- chu - setts
ˌmæs.əˈtʃuː.sɪts — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is pronounced /ˌmæs.əˈtʃuː.sɪts/ — "mass-A-chu-setts" with primary stress on the second syllable.
How many syllables are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 4 syllables: mass-A-chu-setts. Stress falls on the second syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Massachusetts?
The second syllable — "A" — carries primary stress: /ˌmæs.əˈtʃuː.sɪts/.
Where does the word Massachusetts come from?
Massachusetts is a Algonquian loanword — From Algonquian *Massachusett* meaning "at the great hill". Named after the indigenous Massachusett people..
Is Massachusetts pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Massachusetts is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Massachusetts?
Break the word into 4 syllables and exaggerate each: MASS—A—CHU—SETTS. Stress the second syllable loudly.