How to pronounce Houghton
Say it like HAW-tun. Houghton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houghton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Houghton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAW-tun.
Other ways to say Houghton
Houghton also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HOW-tun /ˈhaʊtən/
What does Houghton mean?
- United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
- a town in northwest Michigan on the Upper Peninsula
Questions about saying Houghton
How do you pronounce Houghton?
Say HAW-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔtən/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Houghton?
Houghton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · tun.
Is Houghton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhɔːtən/ (HAW-tun).