How to pronounce Petersburg
Say it like PEE-terz-berg. Petersburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- terz
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petersburg 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.
- terzKeep 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 Petersburg
- 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-tuz-burg.
What does Petersburg mean?
- Alternative form of Saint Petersburg: A federal city of Russia, known between 1914 and 1924 as Petrograd and between 1924 and 1991 as Leningrad; the former capital of Russia, from 1713–1728 and 1732–1918.
Where does Petersburg come from?
From Peter + -s- or Peters (surname) + -burg.
Questions about saying Petersburg
How do you pronounce Petersburg?
Say PEE-terz-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɚzbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtəzˌbɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Petersburg?
Petersburg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · terz · berg.
Is Petersburg 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 /ˈpiːtəzˌbɜːɡ/ (PEE-tuz-burg).