How to pronounce Potsdam
Say it like PAHTS-dam. Potsdam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHTS).
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US American/ˈpɑtsdæm/PAHTS-dam
UK British/ˈpɒtsdæm/POTS-dam
- PAHTS
- dam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potsdam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- damKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Potsdam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POTS-dam.
What does Potsdam mean?
proper noun
- A city, the state capital of Brandenburg, Germany, located near Berlin.
Questions about saying Potsdam
How do you pronounce Potsdam?
Say PAHTS-dam. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtsdæm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtsdæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Potsdam?
Potsdam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHTS). Broken into parts: PAHTS · dam.
Is Potsdam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtsdæm/ (POTS-dam).