How to pronounce Peterborough
Say it like PEE-ter-buh-roh. Peterborough has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- ter
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peterborough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Peterborough
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tuh-buh-ruh.
What does Peterborough mean?
- A town on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.
Where does Peterborough come from?
From Peter + -borough, referring to Saint Peter the Apostle.
Questions about saying Peterborough
How do you pronounce Peterborough?
Say PEE-ter-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɚbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtəbərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Peterborough?
Peterborough has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ter · buh · roh.
Is Peterborough 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 /ˈpiːtəbərə/ (PEE-tuh-buh-ruh).