How to pronounce Jacksonville
Say it like JAK-sun-vil. Jacksonville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
- JAK
- sun
- vil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacksonville pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Jacksonville
American and British speakers say Jacksonville in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-sun-vil.
What does Jacksonville mean?
- A city, the county seat of Duval County, Florida, United States. It is the largest city in Florida and is consolidated with the county.
- A city in Calhoun County, Alabama.
- A city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Where does Jacksonville come from?
From Jackson + -ville; most are named for a person with the surname of Jackson, including many named for former United States President Andrew Jackson.
Questions about saying Jacksonville
How do you pronounce Jacksonville?
Say JAK-sun-vil. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · sun · vil.
Do Americans and Brits say Jacksonville the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.