How to pronounce Hanover
Say it like HAN-oh-ver. Hanover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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- HAN
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Hanover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAN-uh-vuh.
What does Hanover mean?
- The capital city of Lower Saxony, Germany.
Where does Hanover come from?
From German Hannover, meaning "on the higher ridge", from Middle Low German hoch (“high”) (from Old Saxon hōh) + over (“edge, shore”).
Questions about saying Hanover
How do you pronounce Hanover?
Say HAN-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈhænoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhænəvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hanover?
Hanover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · oh · ver.
Is Hanover 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 /ˈhænəvə/ (HAN-uh-vuh).