How to pronounce Bartlesville
Say it like BAR-tulz-vil. Bartlesville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- tulz
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bartlesville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Bartlesville
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-tulz-vil.
What does Bartlesville mean?
- a town in northeastern Oklahoma
Questions about saying Bartlesville
How do you pronounce Bartlesville?
Say BAR-tulz-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrtəlzˌvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːtəlzˌvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · tulz · vil.
Is Bartlesville 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 /ˈbɑːtəlzˌvɪl/ (BAH-tulz-vil).