How to pronounce Dublin
Say it like DUHB-lin. Dublin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB).
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- DUHB
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dublin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Dublin
American and British speakers say Dublin in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌblɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʌblɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHB-lin.
What does Dublin mean?
- The capital city of Ireland.
- The government of the Republic of Ireland.
Where does Dublin come from?
From Middle Irish Dublind, from dub (“black”) + lind (“pond”).
Questions about saying Dublin
How do you pronounce Dublin?
Say DUHB-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌblɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʌblɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dublin?
Dublin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHB). Broken into parts: DUHB · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say Dublin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌblɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʌblɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.