How to pronounce cunningham
Say it like KUHN-ing-ham. Cunningham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- ing
- ham
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cunningham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cunningham
American and British speakers say cunningham in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌnɪŋˌhæm/ in the US and /ˈkʌnɪŋəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN-ing-um.
What does cunningham mean?
- A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.
Where does cunningham come from?
Named after its inventor, Briggs Cunningham.
Questions about saying cunningham
How do you pronounce cunningham?
Say KUHN-ing-ham. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌnɪŋˌhæm/. In British English it is /ˈkʌnɪŋəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cunningham?
Cunningham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · ing · ham.
Do Americans and Brits say cunningham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌnɪŋˌhæm/ and the British form is /ˈkʌnɪŋəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.