Can You Name the U.S. State Without Its Vowels?
Updated: Oct. 14, 2019How well do you know the names of every state? Could you guess them if we removed all the vowels? Test your knowledge of U.S. state names.
Of course, all state names have vowels…
There are few words in the English dictionary without a vowel (here’s how to know when “y” counts). Every state name contains at least two, and one state name actually begins with two vowels! Many contain a whole handful of vowels—for example, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, North Carolina, and West Virginia all have five. But would you recognize the name of a state if all the vowels were removed?—that’s the question. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to be challenged:
State #1
Only two letters. Do you know what state it is?
Answer: Utah
State #2
This state has four very common consonants. Can you name the one letter that’s not in any U.S. state name?
Answer: Illinois
State #3
This one is tricky, only one letter.
Answer: Iowa
State #4
Think about states that have a “z” in them. It’s a pretty odd-sounding word when you think about it. Here’s how all the states got their names.
Answer: Arizona
State #6
This one is easy. It’s a state that’s famous for having one of the dumbest state laws in America.
Answer: Mississippi
State #7
Hmmm, which state is this?
Answer: Idaho
State #8
This state’s name once meant “red island.” It’s interesting to hear how every state got its nickname. Can you guess it?
Answer: Rhode Island
State #9
A lot of states start with “M.” Do you know which one this is?
Answer: Michigan
State #10
You’re pretty good at this game. To challenge yourself further, see how many states you can identify on a completely blank map.
Answer: New York
State #11
The name of this state may have meant “muddy waters.” Discover the literal translation of every state name.
Answer: Missouri
State #12
This is one of four states starting with the letter “A.” Do you know the two letters that no countries in the world start with?
Answer: Arkansas
State #13
No, it’s not London, which just lost its best city in the world designation to a surprising newcomer.
Answer: Indiana
State #14
Another tricky one with only one letter. Hint, the state only has four letters total and one of its cities, Columbiana, just won our Nicest Places in America award.
Answer: Ohio
State #16
You are forbidden to wrestle bears in this state. Can you guess which one it is? Would you like to buy a letter “A”?
Answer: Alabama
State #17
This state is known for it’s beautiful beaches and temperate climate. But neither of those was a help to these two pilots whose plane went down in the ocean over Kona—and despite injuries, jellyfish, and sharks, lived to tell their tale.
Answer: Hawaii
State #18
This is the only state where “static” is banned. Causing it, that is. Discover the 50 things you won’t believe are banned in 50 states.
Answer: South Dakota
State #19
This state has the distinction of being one of the happiest states in America.
Answer: Maine
State #20
This state has a famous Broadway show named for it followed by the iconic movie.
Answer: Oklahoma
State #22
You’ve really got the hang of this challenge now. When you’re finished here, see if you can guess the U.S. state from its abbreviation.
Answer: Georgia
State #24
Hint: This is the only state whose name can be typed on one row of keys. Can you guess which it is?
Answer: Alaska
State #25
This state is home of the “Big Easy.” Discover how the states with the quirkiest nicknames got their names. Then, if you’re up for another challenge, see if you can guess each U.S. state by its flag.
Answer: Louisiana