How to pronounce Antwerp
Say it like AN-twerp. Antwerp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntwɚp/AN-twerp
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- AN
- twerp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antwerp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- twerpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does Antwerp mean?
proper noun
- A province of Flanders, Belgium.
- The largest city and provincial capital of the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
- A district of the city of Antwerp, province of Antwerp, Belgium.
Where does Antwerp come from?
From Dutch Antwerpen.
Questions about saying Antwerp
How do you pronounce Antwerp?
Say AN-twerp. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntwɚp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Antwerp?
Antwerp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · twerp.