Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

louisiana

/ˌluːziˈænə/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
lou-i-si-ana
IPA
/ˌluːziˈænə/
9
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
5
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A city in Pike County, Missouri, named for the founder's daughter, Louisiana Bayse.

name

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and especially its athletic program, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

name

A female given name.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Louisiane, named for King Louis XIV of France.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌluːziˈænə/

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Questions

How do you pronounce louisiana?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌluːziˈænə/.
What does louisiana mean?
A state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. Capital: Baton Rouge. Largest city: New Orleans.
Where does louisiana come from?
Borrowed from French Louisiane, named for King Louis XIV of France.

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