How to pronounce Charlestown
Say it like CHARL-stown. Charlestown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHARL).
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- CHARL
- stown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charlestown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Charlestown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAHL-stown.
What does Charlestown mean?
- The capital of Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- A town in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Where does Charlestown come from?
From Charles + town.
Questions about saying Charlestown
How do you pronounce Charlestown?
Say CHARL-stown. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrlˌstaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːlˌstaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Charlestown?
Charlestown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHARL). Broken into parts: CHARL · stown.
Is Charlestown 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 /ˈtʃɑːlˌstaʊn/ (CHAHL-stown).