How to pronounce Princeton
Say it like PRINS-tun. Princeton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINS).
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- PRINS
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Princeton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Princeton
American and British speakers say Princeton in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnstən/ in the US and /ˈprɪnstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRINS-tun.
What does Princeton mean?
- A town and city therein, in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Where does Princeton come from?
The Massachusetts town is named for clergyman Thomas Prince, and the Wisconsin city and town are named for the Massachusetts town.
Questions about saying Princeton
How do you pronounce Princeton?
Say PRINS-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnstən/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Princeton?
Princeton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINS). Broken into parts: PRINS · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Princeton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnstən/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.