How to pronounce Arlington
Say it like AR-ling-tun. Arlington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ling
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arlington pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Arlington
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-ling-tun.
What does Arlington mean?
- A large city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Where does Arlington come from?
Many of the place names in the United States derive from Arlington House, formerly the plantation of Robert E.
Questions about saying Arlington
How do you pronounce Arlington?
Say AR-ling-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrlɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈɑːlɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Arlington?
Arlington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ling · tun.
Is Arlington pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːlɪŋtən/ (AH-ling-tun).