How to pronounce Gadsden
Say it like GADZ-dun. Gadsden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GADZ).
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- GADZ
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadsden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GADZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gadsden
American and British speakers say Gadsden in essentially the same way: /ˈɡædzdən/ in the US and /ˈɡædzdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GADZ-dun.
What does Gadsden mean?
- an industrial town in north central Alabama
Questions about saying Gadsden
How do you pronounce Gadsden?
Say GADZ-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡædzdən/. In British English it is /ˈɡædzdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gadsden?
Gadsden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GADZ). Broken into parts: GADZ · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Gadsden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡædzdən/ and the British form is /ˈɡædzdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.