How to pronounce Medford
Say it like MED-ferd. Medford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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US American/ˈmɛdfɚd/MED-ferd
UK British/ˈmɛdfəd/MED-fud
- MED
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Medford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MED-fud.
What does Medford mean?
noun
- a town in southwestern Oregon; a summer resort
- town in northeastern Massachusetts; residential suburb of Boston
Questions about saying Medford
How do you pronounce Medford?
Say MED-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Medford?
Medford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ferd.
Is Medford 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 /ˈmɛdfəd/ (MED-fud).