How to pronounce Baltimore
Say it like BAWL-tuh-mor. Baltimore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- tuh
- mor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baltimore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Baltimore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWL-tih-maw.
What does Baltimore mean?
- the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
Questions about saying Baltimore
How do you pronounce Baltimore?
Say BAWL-tuh-mor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔltəˌmɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːltɪˌmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Baltimore?
Baltimore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · tuh · mor.
Is Baltimore 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 /ˈbɔːltɪˌmɔː/ (BAWL-tih-maw).