How to pronounce Springfield
Say it like SPRING-feeld. Springfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
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- SPRING
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Springfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Springfield
American and British speakers say Springfield in essentially the same way: /ˈsprɪŋˌfild/ in the US and /ˈsprɪŋˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRING-feeld.
What does Springfield mean?
- capital of the state of Illinois
- a city of southwestern Missouri
- a city and manufacturing center in southwestern Massachusetts on the Connecticut River
Questions about saying Springfield
How do you pronounce Springfield?
Say SPRING-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Springfield?
Springfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say Springfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsprɪŋˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈsprɪŋˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.