How to pronounce Fredericksburg
Say it like FRED-riks-berg. Fredericksburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRED).
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- FRED
- riks
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fredericksburg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Fredericksburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRED-riks-bug.
What does Fredericksburg mean?
- a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
- an important battle in the American Civil War (1862); the Union Army under A. E. Burnside was defeated by the Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee
Questions about saying Fredericksburg
How do you pronounce Fredericksburg?
Say FRED-riks-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛdrɪksbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛdrɪksbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRED). Broken into parts: FRED · riks · berg.
Is Fredericksburg 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 /ˈfrɛdrɪksbəɡ/ (FRED-riks-bug).