How to pronounce Cambridge
Say it like KAYM-brij. Cambridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYM).
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- KAYM
- brij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambridge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- brijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Cambridge
American and British speakers say Cambridge in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYM-brij.
What does Cambridge mean?
- a university in England
- a city in Massachusetts just to the north of Boston; site of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- a city in eastern England on the River Cam; site of Cambridge University
Questions about saying Cambridge
How do you pronounce Cambridge?
Say KAYM-brij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYM). Broken into parts: KAYM · brij.
Do Americans and Brits say Cambridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.