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How to pronounce oklahoma

oklahoma
/əʊkləˈhəʊmə/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Oklahoma, sound by sound

/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce oklahoma?

Oklahoma is pronounced /əʊkləˈhəʊmə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in oklahoma?

The third syllable: /əʊkləˈhəʊmə/.

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