How to pronounce Bradford
Say it like BRAD-ferd. Bradford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAD).
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US American/ˈbrædfɚd/BRAD-ferd
UK British/ˈbrædfəd/BRAD-fud
- BRAD
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bradford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Bradford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAD-fud.
What does Bradford mean?
proper noun
- A city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire.
Questions about saying Bradford
How do you pronounce Bradford?
Say BRAD-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrædfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbrædfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bradford?
Bradford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAD). Broken into parts: BRAD · ferd.
Is Bradford 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 /ˈbrædfəd/ (BRAD-fud).