How to pronounce Mumford
Say it like MUHM-ferd. Mumford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM).
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US American/ˈmʌmfɚd/MUHM-ferd
UK British/ˈmʌmfəd/MUHM-fud
- MUHM
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mumford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Mumford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHM-fud.
What does Mumford mean?
proper noun
- A town in Gomoa West district, Central Region, Ghana.
Questions about saying Mumford
How do you pronounce Mumford?
Say MUHM-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌmfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌmfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mumford?
Mumford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHM). Broken into parts: MUHM · ferd.
Is Mumford 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 /ˈmʌmfəd/ (MUHM-fud).