How to pronounce “Illinois”
ih-luh-NOY
- IPA
- /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
- Syllables
- 3
- Stress
- Syllable 3
Also said: ih-luh-NOYZ
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How to say it
The s is silent: il-uh-NOY.
Say it as ih-luh-NOY, in 3 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 3 (the one in capitals).
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