How to pronounce Cheltenham
Say it like CHEL-tuh-num. Cheltenham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEL).
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- CHEL
- tuh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheltenham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cheltenham
American and British speakers say Cheltenham in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛltənəm/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛltənəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEL-tuh-num.
What does Cheltenham mean?
- A rural settlement in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, New Zealand.
Questions about saying Cheltenham
How do you pronounce Cheltenham?
Say CHEL-tuh-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛltənəm/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛltənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEL). Broken into parts: CHEL · tuh · num.
Do Americans and Brits say Cheltenham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛltənəm/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛltənəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.