How to pronounce Edmonton
Say it like ED-mun-tun. Edmonton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- mun
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edmonton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Edmonton
American and British speakers say Edmonton in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdməntən/ in the US and /ˈɛdməntən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-mun-tun.
What does Edmonton mean?
- The capital city of Alberta, Canada.
Where does Edmonton come from?
From Middle English Adelmetone, from Old English Ēadhelm + tūn (“town”).
Questions about saying Edmonton
How do you pronounce Edmonton?
Say ED-mun-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdməntən/. In British English it is /ˈɛdməntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Edmonton?
Edmonton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · mun · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Edmonton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdməntən/ and the British form is /ˈɛdməntən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.