How to pronounce Stratford
Say it like STRAT-ferd. Stratford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Stratford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAT-fud.
What does Stratford mean?
- The name of various cities, towns and boroughs in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. See the full list.“This year, I'll be going to Stratford on holiday. I heard it's lovely in May.”
- A town in Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Where does Stratford come from?
From Old English strǣt (“road”) + ford (“ford”).
Questions about saying Stratford
How do you pronounce Stratford?
Say STRAT-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈstrætfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Stratford?
Stratford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · ferd.
Is Stratford 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 /ˈstrætfəd/ (STRAT-fud).