How to pronounce Northampton
Say it like nor-THAMP-tun. Northampton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAMP).
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- nor
- THAMP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northampton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Northampton
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-THAMP-tun.
What does Northampton mean?
- the principal city of Northamptonshire
Questions about saying Northampton
How do you pronounce Northampton?
Say nor-THAMP-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrˈθæmptən/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːˈθæmptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Northampton?
Northampton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAMP). Broken into parts: nor · THAMP · tun.
Is Northampton 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 /ˌnɔːˈθæmptən/ (naw-THAMP-tun).