How to pronounce Hamelin
Say it like HAM-uh-lin. Hamelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamelin 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Hamelin
American and British speakers say Hamelin in essentially the same way: /ˈhæməlɪn/ in the US and /ˈhæməlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-uh-lin.
What does Hamelin mean?
- a town in northern Germany (near Hanover) that is famous as the setting for the legend of the Pied Piper
Questions about saying Hamelin
How do you pronounce Hamelin?
Say HAM-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæməlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhæməlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hamelin?
Hamelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say Hamelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæməlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhæməlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.