How to pronounce Stuttgart
Say it like STUHT-ghert. Stuttgart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT).
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- STUHT
- ghert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuttgart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ghertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Stuttgart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUHT-gut.
Other ways to say Stuttgart
Stuttgart also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- STOOT-gart /ˈstutˌɡɑrt/
- SHTOOT-gart /ˈʃtutˌɡɑrt/
What does Stuttgart mean?
- The largest city and state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Where does Stuttgart come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Stuttgart, from Old High German stuotgarten (“stud farm”), from stuot (stud) + garten (garden).
Questions about saying Stuttgart
How do you pronounce Stuttgart?
Say STUHT-ghert. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌtɡɚt/. In British English it is /ˈstʌtɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT). Broken into parts: STUHT · ghert.
Is Stuttgart 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 /ˈstʌtɡət/ (STUHT-gut).