How to pronounce Wilmington
Say it like WIL-ming-tun. Wilmington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- ming
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilmington pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wilmington
American and British speakers say Wilmington in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/ in the US and /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-ming-tun.
What does Wilmington mean?
- a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
- the largest city in Delaware
Questions about saying Wilmington
How do you pronounce Wilmington?
Say WIL-ming-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · ming · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Wilmington the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/ and the British form is /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.