How to pronounce Southport
Say it like SOWTH-port. Southport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH).
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- SOWTH
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Southport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOWTH-pawt.
What does Southport mean?
- A coastal town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England; formerly Lancashire (OS grid ref SD3317).
- A town mostly on Southport Island in Lincoln County, Maine, named after the English town.
Where does Southport come from?
From south + port.
Questions about saying Southport
How do you pronounce Southport?
Say SOWTH-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊθˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊθˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Southport?
Southport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH). Broken into parts: SOWTH · port.
Is Southport 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 /ˈsaʊθˌpɔːt/ (SOWTH-pawt).