How to pronounce Huntsville
Say it like HUHNTS-vil. Huntsville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNTS).
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- HUHNTS
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huntsville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Huntsville
American and British speakers say Huntsville in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntsvɪl/ in the US and /ˈhʌntsvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNTS-vil.
What does Huntsville mean?
- a city in northern Alabama; center for space research
Questions about saying Huntsville
How do you pronounce Huntsville?
Say HUHNTS-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntsvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntsvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Huntsville?
Huntsville has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNTS). Broken into parts: HUHNTS · vil.
Do Americans and Brits say Huntsville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntsvɪl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntsvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.