How to pronounce Bakersfield
Say it like BAY-kerz-feeld. Bakersfield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- kerz
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakersfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Bakersfield
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-kuz-feeld.
What does Bakersfield mean?
- a city in south central California at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley
Questions about saying Bakersfield
How do you pronounce Bakersfield?
Say BAY-kerz-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪkɚzˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪkəzˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · kerz · feeld.
Is Bakersfield 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 /ˈbeɪkəzˌfiːld/ (BAY-kuz-feeld).