How to pronounce Gettysburg
Say it like GHET-eez-berg. Gettysburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Gettysburg. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GHET
- eez
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gettysburg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Gettysburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GHET-eez-bug.
What does Gettysburg mean?
- a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery
- a battle of the American Civil War (1863); the defeat of Robert E. Lee's invading Confederate Army was a major victory for the Union
Questions about saying Gettysburg
How do you pronounce Gettysburg?
Say GHET-eez-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtizbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtizbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · eez · berg.
Is Gettysburg 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 /ˈɡɛtizbəɡ/ (GHET-eez-bug).