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How to Pronounce Pocahontas

Pocahontas / pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS /

The name Pocahontas is a Unisex name of Western origin. It is pronounced pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS.

Western Unisex

Pocahontas is a Western name .

Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS
IPA ˌpoʊkəˈhɑnəs/, /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑntəs

Say it as pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Pocahontas?
Pocahontas is pronounced pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS.
What is the correct pronunciation of Pocahontas?
The correct pronunciation of Pocahontas is pohkuh-HAHNUHS-pohkuh-HAHNTUHS (IPA: ˌpoʊkəˈhɑnəs/, /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑntəs).
Is Pocahontas a Western name?
Yes, Pocahontas is associated with Western naming traditions.

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