How to pronounce Parkersburg
Say it like PAR-kerz-berg. Parkersburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- kerz
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parkersburg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Parkersburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-kuz-bug.
What does Parkersburg mean?
- a city in northwestern West Virginia on the Ohio river
Questions about saying Parkersburg
How do you pronounce Parkersburg?
Say PAR-kerz-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrkɚzbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkəzbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · kerz · berg.
Is Parkersburg 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 /ˈpɑːkəzbəɡ/ (PAH-kuz-bug).