How to pronounce Middlesbrough
Say it like MID-ulz-bruh. Middlesbrough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- ulz
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Middlesbrough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Middlesbrough
American and British speakers say Middlesbrough in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ in the US and /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-ulz-bruh.
What does Middlesbrough mean?
- A town, unitary authority, and borough in North Yorkshire, England, situated on the River Tees.
Where does Middlesbrough come from?
From Old English middel (“middle”) + Old English burh (“fortified place”), equivalent to middle + -s- + -b(o)rough.
Questions about saying Middlesbrough
How do you pronounce Middlesbrough?
Say MID-ulz-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · ulz · bruh.
Do Americans and Brits say Middlesbrough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdəlzbrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.