How to pronounce Georgetown
Say it like JORJ-town. Georgetown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JORJ).
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- JORJ
- town
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Georgetown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JORJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- townGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Georgetown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAWJ-town.
What does Georgetown mean?
- The capital city of Guyana; named for George III of the United Kingdom.
- The capital city of Ascension Island; named for George III.
Where does Georgetown come from?
From George + town, both capitals were named after King George III of the United Kingdom.
Questions about saying Georgetown
How do you pronounce Georgetown?
Say JORJ-town. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːdʒˌtaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Georgetown?
Georgetown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JORJ). Broken into parts: JORJ · town.
Is Georgetown 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 /ˈdʒɔːdʒˌtaʊn/ (JAWJ-town).