How to pronounce guildhall
Say it like GHILD-hawl. Guildhall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHILD).
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- GHILD
- hawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guildhall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of guildhall
American and British speakers say guildhall in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪldˌhɔl/ in the US and /ˈɡɪldhɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHILD-hawl.
What does guildhall mean?
- A hall where a guild or corporation usually assembles.
Where does guildhall come from?
From guild + hall.
Questions about saying guildhall
How do you pronounce guildhall?
Say GHILD-hawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪldˌhɔl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪldhɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guildhall?
Guildhall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHILD). Broken into parts: GHILD · hawl.
Do Americans and Brits say guildhall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪldˌhɔl/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪldhɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.