How to pronounce Hammond
Say it like HAM-und. Hammond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammond 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Hammond
American and British speakers say Hammond in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmənd/ in the US and /ˈhæmənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-und.
What does Hammond mean?
- A river in New Brunswick, Canada.
- A city in Lake County, Indiana; named for Detroit butcher George H. Hammond.
Where does Hammond come from?
The river in New Brunswick is named after British politician and colonial governor Sir Andrew Hamond, 1st Baronet (1738 - 1828).
Questions about saying Hammond
How do you pronounce Hammond?
Say HAM-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmənd/. In British English it is /ˈhæmənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hammond?
Hammond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · und.
Do Americans and Brits say Hammond the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmənd/ and the British form is /ˈhæmənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.