How to pronounce Atlanta
Say it like at-LAN-tuh. Atlanta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- at
- LAN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlanta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Atlanta
American and British speakers say Atlanta in essentially the same way: /ætˈlæntə/ in the US and /ætˈlæntə/ in the UK.
British respelling: at-LAN-tuh.
What does Atlanta mean?
- state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
- a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864
Words that rhyme with Atlanta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Atlanta.
Questions about saying Atlanta
How do you pronounce Atlanta?
Say at-LAN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ætˈlæntə/. In British English it is /ætˈlæntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Atlanta?
Atlanta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: at · LAN · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Atlanta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ætˈlæntə/ and the British form is /ætˈlæntə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.