How to pronounce Hamilton
Say it like HAM-ul-tun. Hamilton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- ul
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamilton 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Hamilton
American and British speakers say Hamilton in essentially the same way: /ˈhæməltən/ in the US and /ˈhæmɪltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-il-tun.
What does Hamilton mean?
- A United States ten-dollar bill.
Questions about saying Hamilton
How do you pronounce Hamilton?
Say HAM-ul-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæməltən/. In British English it is /ˈhæmɪltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hamilton?
Hamilton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · ul · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Hamilton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæməltən/ and the British form is /ˈhæmɪltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.