How to pronounce Newport
Say it like NOO-port. Newport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Newport. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOO
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Newport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-pawt.
What does Newport mean?
- A river in North Carolina, flowing through Carteret County into the Bogue Sound.
- A river in Pennsylvania, flowing from Glen Lyon into the Susquehanna at Nanticoke.
- A city in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Where does Newport come from?
From new + port.
Questions about saying Newport
How do you pronounce Newport?
Say NOO-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈnupɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Newport?
Newport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · port.
Is Newport 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 /ˈnjuːˌpɔːt/ (NYOO-pawt).