How to pronounce Rotherham
Say it like RAH-thuh-rum. Rotherham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- thuh
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotherham pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Rotherham
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROTH-uh-rum.
What does Rotherham mean?
- A large town and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK4392).
Where does Rotherham come from?
From Rother (“a river in South Yorkshire”) + Old English hām (“homestead, estate”).
Questions about saying Rotherham
How do you pronounce Rotherham?
Say RAH-thuh-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑðərəm/. In British English it is /ˈrɒðərəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rotherham?
Rotherham has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · thuh · rum.
Is Rotherham 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 /ˈrɒðərəm/ (ROTH-uh-rum).