How to pronounce Livingstone
Say it like LIV-ing-stohn. Livingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV).
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- LIV
- ing
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Livingstone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Livingstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIV-ing-stohn.
What does Livingstone mean?
- A city in Southern Province, Zambia, named after David Livingstone.
Questions about saying Livingstone
How do you pronounce Livingstone?
Say LIV-ing-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪvɪŋˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪvɪŋˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Livingstone?
Livingstone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIV). Broken into parts: LIV · ing · stohn.
Is Livingstone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɪvɪŋˌstəʊn/ (LIV-ing-stohn).