How to pronounce Binghamton
Say it like BING-um-tun. Binghamton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING).
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- BING
- um
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binghamton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Binghamton
American and British speakers say Binghamton in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪŋəmtən/ in the US and /ˈbɪŋəmtən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BING-um-tun.
What does Binghamton mean?
- a city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania
Questions about saying Binghamton
How do you pronounce Binghamton?
Say BING-um-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪŋəmtən/. In British English it is /ˈbɪŋəmtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Binghamton?
Binghamton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING). Broken into parts: BING · um · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Binghamton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪŋəmtən/ and the British form is /ˈbɪŋəmtən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.