How to pronounce Southwark
Say it like SUHTH-uk. Southwark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Southwark. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHTH
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southwark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Southwark
American and British speakers say Southwark in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌðək/ in the US and /ˈsʌðək/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHTH-uk.
What does Southwark mean?
- A London borough of Greater London, extending as far as Crystal Palace south of the River Thames, including the historic borough plus the Pool of London and Bankside.
Where does Southwark come from?
From Middle English Southwerk, from Old English Sūþġeweorc.
Questions about saying Southwark
How do you pronounce Southwark?
Say SUHTH-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðək/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Southwark?
Southwark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say Southwark the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌðək/ and the British form is /ˈsʌðək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.