How to pronounce Fitzgerald
Say it like fits-JER-uld. Fitzgerald has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JER).
- fits
- JER
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fitzgerald pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Fitzgerald
American and British speakers say Fitzgerald in essentially the same way: /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/ in the US and /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: fits-JER-uld.
What does Fitzgerald mean?
- A city, the county seat of Ben Hill County, Georgia, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Nekimi, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.
- A locality in Cypress County, Alberta.
Where does Fitzgerald come from?
From Fitz- + Gerald.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- edward fitzgerald
- f. scott fitzgerald
- francis scott key fitzgerald
- ella fitzgerald
Words that rhyme with Fitzgerald
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Fitzgerald.
Questions about saying Fitzgerald
How do you pronounce Fitzgerald?
Say fits-JER-uld. The American pronunciation is /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/. In British English it is /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JER). Broken into parts: fits · JER · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say Fitzgerald the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/ and the British form is /fɪtsˈdʒɛrəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.