How to pronounce Hampshire
Say it like HAMP-sher. Hampshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAMP).
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- HAMP
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hampshire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Hampshire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAMP-shuh.
What does Hampshire mean?
- A maritime county in the south of England, United Kingdom bordered by Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Dorset, Wiltshire, the English Channel and the Solent separating it from the Isle of Wight; the county town is Winchester.
Where does Hampshire come from?
The community in Prince Edward Island is named after the county in England.
Questions about saying Hampshire
How do you pronounce Hampshire?
Say HAMP-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmpʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæmpʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hampshire?
Hampshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAMP). Broken into parts: HAMP · sher.
Is Hampshire 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 /ˈhæmpʃə/ (HAMP-shuh).