Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nebraska

/nəˈbɹæs.kə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.98 in modern English

Syllables: ne-bras-ka
IPA: /nəˈbɹæs.kə/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

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A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.

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A former territory (1854–1867) of the United States, encompassing areas of what is today Nebraska, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Colorado, and Montana. Capital: Omaha.

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Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:

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Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:

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Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:

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Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:

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Ellipsis of University of Nebraska.

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Ellipsis of University of Nebraska.

Example Sentences

"Let’s move on to Nebraska, a state you think about so little, you didn’t even realize that’s not Nebraska, this is Nebraska. Come on, it’s your country! That’s not okay!"
"The bill, which lawmakers approved in a 211-206 vote, now moves to the Republican-led Senate for consideration. One Republican, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, voted with Democrats Thursday against the measure."
"Douglas County, where Omaha is located, is one of just two counties in Nebraska that went blue during the 2024 presidential election."

Etymology

Probably from archaic Chiwere Ñí Brásge ([ˌɲĩˈbɾaskɛ]; contemporary Chiwere Ñí Bráhge) or from Omaha-Ponca Ní Btháska ([ˌnĩˈbˡðaska]), both meaning "flat water," after the Platte River that flows through the state.

Word Breakdown

Root: Ñí Brásge, Ní Btháska

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /nəˈbɹæs.kə/
British English: /nəˈbɹæs.kə/

Derived Forms

NE Neb. Nebr. Nebraskan nebraskanic nebraskensis Wyobraska

Phrases

Nebraska City Nebraska Ice Nebraska Man nebraskanic acid

Synonyms

Cornhusker State NU UNL

Rhymes With

alaska chaska

Questions

How do you pronounce nebraska?: The recorded pronunciation is /nəˈbɹæs.kə/.
What does nebraska mean?: A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.
Where does nebraska come from?: Probably from archaic Chiwere Ñí Brásge ([ˌɲĩˈbɾaskɛ]; contemporary Chiwere Ñí Bráhge) or from Omaha-Ponca Ní Btháska ([ˌnĩˈbˡðaska]), both meaning "flat water," after the Platte River that flows through the state.

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