How to pronounce Fulham
Say it like FUUL-um. Fulham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Fulham. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUUL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Fulham
American and British speakers say Fulham in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊləm/ in the US and /ˈfʊləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUL-um.
What does Fulham mean?
- An area in southwestern London, England, on the north side of the River Thames.
Where does Fulham come from?
From Old English Fullanhām, Fullanhōm, from personal name *Fulla + Old English hamm (“riverbend land”).
Questions about saying Fulham
How do you pronounce Fulham?
Say FUUL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊləm/. In British English it is /ˈfʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fulham?
Fulham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say Fulham the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊləm/ and the British form is /ˈfʊləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.