How to pronounce Yorkshire
Say it like YORK-sher. Yorkshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YORK).
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- YORK
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yorkshire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Yorkshire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAWK-shuh.
What does Yorkshire mean?
- England's largest county. Situated in the northeast of England; divided into three ridings, (North, West and East, and The City Of York). Since 1974 for administration purposes local government has used different divisions.
Where does Yorkshire come from?
From Middle English Yorkschire; equivalent to York (“English city”) + shire.
Questions about saying Yorkshire
How do you pronounce Yorkshire?
Say YORK-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɔrkʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjɔːkʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yorkshire?
Yorkshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YORK). Broken into parts: YORK · sher.
Is Yorkshire 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 /ˈjɔːkʃə/ (YAWK-shuh).