How to pronounce Hampton
Say it like HAMP-tun. Hampton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAMP).
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- HAMP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hampton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Hampton
American and British speakers say Hampton in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmptən/ in the US and /ˈhæmptən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAMP-tun.
What does Hampton mean?
- An area of multiple towns on the south fork of Long Island, New York, known as The Hamptons.
Where does Hampton come from?
The town in New Brunswick may have been named after one of several towns in New England.
Questions about saying Hampton
How do you pronounce Hampton?
Say HAMP-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmptən/. In British English it is /ˈhæmptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hampton?
Hampton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAMP). Broken into parts: HAMP · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Hampton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmptən/ and the British form is /ˈhæmptən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.