How To Pronounce Thompson
Thompson
In British English, Thompson is pronounced /ˈtɒm.sən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰʷɒ̃m.sn̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtɑːm.sən/.
Thompson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Thompson has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Thompson
How do you pronounce Thompson in British English?
In British English, Thompson is pronounced /ˈtɒm.sən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰʷɒ̃m.sn̩].
How do you pronounce Thompson in American English?
In American English, Thompson is pronounced /ˈtɑːm.sən/.
How many syllables are in Thompson?
Thompson has two syllables, /tɒm/ + /sən/.
Where is the stress in Thompson?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /tɒm/.
Do British and American English pronounce Thompson the same way?
No. British English has /ˈtɒm.sən/ and American English has /ˈtɑːm.sən/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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