How to pronounce Westminster
Say it like west-MIN-ster. Westminster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- west
- MIN
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westminster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- westGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Westminster
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEST-min-stuh.
What does Westminster mean?
- a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
Words that rhyme with Westminster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Westminster.
Questions about saying Westminster
How do you pronounce Westminster?
Say west-MIN-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛstˈmɪnstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Westminster?
Westminster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: west · MIN · ster.
Is Westminster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə/ (WEST-min-stuh).