How to pronounce Wimbledon
Say it like WIM-bul-dun. Wimbledon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- bul
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wimbledon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wimbledon
American and British speakers say Wimbledon in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmbəldən/ in the US and /ˈwɪmbəldən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-bul-dun.
What does Wimbledon mean?
- a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts
Questions about saying Wimbledon
How do you pronounce Wimbledon?
Say WIM-bul-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmbəldən/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmbəldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wimbledon?
Wimbledon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · bul · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Wimbledon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmbəldən/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmbəldən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.