How to pronounce Montpelier
Say it like mawnt-PEE-lee-er. Montpelier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- mawnt
- PEE
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Montpelier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mawntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Montpelier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mont-PEE-lee-uh.
What does Montpelier mean?
- A city in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
Where does Montpelier come from?
The cities in Vermont and Kentucky were named after Montpellier, France, despite the spelling difference in the modern spellings; and it is likely that many others were also named after that French city.
Questions about saying Montpelier
How do you pronounce Montpelier?
Say mawnt-PEE-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /mɔntˈpiliɚ/. In British English it is /mɒntˈpiːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Montpelier?
Montpelier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: mawnt · PEE · lee · er.
Is Montpelier 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 /mɒntˈpiːliə/ (mont-PEE-lee-uh).