How to Pronounce "washington"
word
/ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/
WAH-shing-tuhn
/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/
WO-shing-tuhn
Definition
Washington can refer to the U.S. capital city, the U.S. state on the west coast, or George Washington, the first president of the United States. The meaning usually becomes clear from context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/
British English
/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAH-shing-tuhn
UK
WO-shing-tuhn
Listen in Context
My aunt lives in Washington.
They traveled to Washington last summer.
Washington is famous for its museums.
I thought the meeting was in Seattle, not Washington.