How to pronounce Lancashire
Say it like LANG-kuh-shire. Lancashire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- kuh
- shire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lancashire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shireGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Lancashire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LANG-kuh-sheer.
What does Lancashire mean?
- A maritime county in the north-west of England bordered by the Irish Sea, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Merseyside.
Where does Lancashire come from?
From Middle English Lancastreschire, from Lancastre (“Lancaster”) + schire (“shire, county”).
Questions about saying Lancashire
How do you pronounce Lancashire?
Say LANG-kuh-shire. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋkəˌʃaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋkəˌʃɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lancashire?
Lancashire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · kuh · shire.
Is Lancashire 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 /ˈlæŋkəˌʃɪə/ (LANG-kuh-sheer).