How do you pronounce "arkansas"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrkənˌsɑː/ (AHRK-uhn-sah). In British English: /ˈɑːkənsˌɔː/ (AHK-uhns-aw). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrkənˌsɑː/ (AHRK-uhn-sah). In Australian English: /ˈɑːkənsˌɔː/ (AHK-uhns-aw).

Is "arkansas" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrkənˌsɑː/ (AHRK-uhn-sah), while in British English it's /ˈɑːkənsˌɔː/ (AHK-uhns-aw).

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/ˈɑːrkənˌsɑː/

AHRK-uhn-sah

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrkar·ənkan·sɑːsas

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Last updated: 2026-02-12