How to pronounce Lexington
Say it like LEK-sing-tun. Lexington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sing
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexington pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lexington
American and British speakers say Lexington in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/ in the US and /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-sing-tun.
What does Lexington mean?
- town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
- a city in eastern Kentucky; noted for raising thoroughbred horses
- the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775)
Questions about saying Lexington
How do you pronounce Lexington?
Say LEK-sing-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lexington?
Lexington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sing · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Lexington the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksɪŋtən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.