How to pronounce Macarthur
Say it like muh-KAR-ther. Macarthur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- muh
- KAR
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macarthur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Macarthur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-KAH-thuh.
What does Macarthur mean?
- A region of Sydney in the City of Campbelltown, Camden council area and Wollondilly Shire, New South Wales, named after John Macarthur and Elizabeth Macarthur.
Questions about saying Macarthur
How do you pronounce Macarthur?
Say muh-KAR-ther. The American pronunciation is /məˈkɑrθɚ/. In British English it is /məˈkɑːθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Macarthur?
Macarthur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: muh · KAR · ther.
Is Macarthur 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 /məˈkɑːθə/ (muh-KAH-thuh).