How to pronounce Oldham
Say it like OHL-dum. Oldham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL).
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- OHL
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oldham
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL-dum.
What does Oldham mean?
- A town and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom (OS grid ref SD922053).
Where does Oldham come from?
Recorded as Aldehulme in the Domesday Book, the English toponym is named with Old English eald (“old”) + Old Norse holmr (“holm, islet”).
Questions about saying Oldham
How do you pronounce Oldham?
Say OHL-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oldham?
Oldham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL). Broken into parts: OHL · dum.
Is Oldham pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊldəm/ (OHL-dum).