How to pronounce Shreveport
Say it like SHREEV-port. Shreveport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREEV).
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- SHREEV
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shreveport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHREEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Shreveport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHREEV-pawt.
What does Shreveport mean?
- a city in northwest Louisiana on the Red River near the Texas border
Questions about saying Shreveport
How do you pronounce Shreveport?
Say SHREEV-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrivˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈʃriːvˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Shreveport?
Shreveport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREEV). Broken into parts: SHREEV · port.
Is Shreveport 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 /ˈʃriːvˌpɔːt/ (SHREEV-pawt).