How to pronounce Cooperstown
Say it like KOO-perz-town. Cooperstown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- perz
- town
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooperstown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- townGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Cooperstown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOO-puz-town.
What does Cooperstown mean?
- a small town in east central New York; site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Questions about saying Cooperstown
How do you pronounce Cooperstown?
Say KOO-perz-town. The American pronunciation is /ˈkupɚzˌtaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkuːpəzˌtaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cooperstown?
Cooperstown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · perz · town.
Is Cooperstown 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 /ˈkuːpəzˌtaʊn/ (KOO-puz-town).