How to pronounce illinois
illinois
/ɪləˈnɔɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the third
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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪləˈnɔɪz/.
Illinois, sound by sound
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /ɔɪ/as in boy | Glide from “o” to a short “i”. |
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- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce illinois?
Illinois is pronounced /ɪləˈnɔɪ/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪləˈnɔɪz/, is also used.
How many syllables are in illinois?
Illinois has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in illinois?
The third syllable: /ɪləˈnɔɪ/.