How to pronounce Plymouth
Say it like PLIM-uth. Plymouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Plymouth. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLIM
- uth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plymouth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Plymouth
American and British speakers say Plymouth in essentially the same way: /ˈplɪməθ/ in the US and /ˈplɪməθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLIM-uth.
What does Plymouth mean?
- A sea area between Plymouth, Devon, England and France.
- The mouth of the river Plym, in Devon, England.
- The de jure and abandoned capital of Montserrat.
Where does Plymouth come from?
From Plym + mouth, referring to the river's mouth.
Questions about saying Plymouth
How do you pronounce Plymouth?
Say PLIM-uth. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɪməθ/. In British English it is /ˈplɪməθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Plymouth?
Plymouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIM). Broken into parts: PLIM · uth.
Do Americans and Brits say Plymouth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɪməθ/ and the British form is /ˈplɪməθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.