How to pronounce Bridgeport
Say it like BRIJ-port. Bridgeport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIJ).
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- BRIJ
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridgeport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Bridgeport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRIJ-pawt.
What does Bridgeport mean?
- a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound
Questions about saying Bridgeport
How do you pronounce Bridgeport?
Say BRIJ-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪdʒˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪdʒˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: BRIJ · port.
Is Bridgeport 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 /ˈbrɪdʒˌpɔːt/ (BRIJ-pawt).