How to pronounce Hagerstown
Say it like HAY-gherz-town. Hagerstown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- gherz
- town
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hagerstown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- townGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Hagerstown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-guz-town.
What does Hagerstown mean?
- a town in northern Maryland
Questions about saying Hagerstown
How do you pronounce Hagerstown?
Say HAY-gherz-town. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪɡɚzˌtaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈheɪɡəzˌtaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hagerstown?
Hagerstown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · gherz · town.
Is Hagerstown 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 /ˈheɪɡəzˌtaʊn/ (HAY-guz-town).