How to pronounce Duluth
Say it like duh-LOOTH. Duluth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOTH).
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- duh
- LOOTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duluth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Duluth
American and British speakers say Duluth in essentially the same way: /dəˈluθ/ in the US and /dəˈluːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-LOOTH.
What does Duluth mean?
- a city in northeast Minnesota on Lake Superior
Words that rhyme with Duluth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Duluth.
Questions about saying Duluth
How do you pronounce Duluth?
Say duh-LOOTH. The American pronunciation is /dəˈluθ/. In British English it is /dəˈluːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Duluth?
Duluth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOTH). Broken into parts: duh · LOOTH.
Do Americans and Brits say Duluth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈluθ/ and the British form is /dəˈluːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.