How to pronounce Denver
Say it like DEN-ver. Denver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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US American/ˈdɛnvɚ/DEN-ver
UK British/ˈdɛnvə/DEN-vuh
- DEN
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Denver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEN-vuh.
What does Denver mean?
proper noun
- The capital and largest city of Colorado.
Where does Denver come from?
Named after James W. Denver.
Questions about saying Denver
How do you pronounce Denver?
Say DEN-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Denver?
Denver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ver.
Is Denver 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 /ˈdɛnvə/ (DEN-vuh).