How to Pronounce “Louisville”
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- American (US)
- /ˈluːɪvɪl/
- British (UK)
- /ˈluːɪvɪl/
What “Louisville” means
proper noun — A town in Barbour County, Alabama.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈluːɪvɪl/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “Louisville” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “Louisville” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈluːɪvɪl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Louisville" mean?
Louisville (proper noun): A town in Barbour County, Alabama.
How do you pronounce "Louisville" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Louisville", /ˈluːɪvɪl/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Louisville"?
/ˈluːɪvɪl/ in American English, /ˈluːɪvɪl/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Louisville"?
“Louisville” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈluːɪvɪl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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