How to pronounce Gotham
Say it like GAH-thum. Gotham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH).
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- GAH
- thum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gotham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gotham
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOTH-um.
What does Gotham mean?
- Nickname for New York City: a major city in New York, United States.
Where does Gotham come from?
The original pronunciation had /th/ with later loss of /h/.
Questions about saying Gotham
How do you pronounce Gotham?
Say GAH-thum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑθəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒθəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gotham?
Gotham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH). Broken into parts: GAH · thum.
Is Gotham pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒθəm/ (GOTH-um).