How to pronounce Hamburg
Say it like HAM-berg. Hamburg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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US American/ˈhæmbɚɡ/HAM-berg
UK British/ˈhæmbɜːɡ/HAM-burg
- HAM
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamburg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Hamburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-burg.
What does Hamburg mean?
noun
- a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
Questions about saying Hamburg
How do you pronounce Hamburg?
Say HAM-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hamburg?
Hamburg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · berg.
Is Hamburg 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 /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ (HAM-burg).