How to pronounce Kimberley
Say it like KIM-ber-lee. Kimberley has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIM).
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- KIM
- ber
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kimberley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Kimberley
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIM-buh-lee.
What does Kimberley mean?
- The capital city of the Northern Cape, South Africa, noted for diamond mining.
- The northernmost region in Western Australia.
Where does Kimberley come from?
English place name "wood or clearing of Kyneburga (a seventh century female saint)", from Old English cyne- (“royal”) + burh (“fortress”) + lēah (“leigh, clearing”).
Questions about saying Kimberley
How do you pronounce Kimberley?
Say KIM-ber-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪmbɚli/. In British English it is /ˈkɪmbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kimberley?
Kimberley has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIM). Broken into parts: KIM · ber · lee.
Is Kimberley 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 /ˈkɪmbəli/ (KIM-buh-lee).