How do you pronounce "georgetown"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn/ (JAWRJ-town). In British English: /dʒˈɔːdʒtaʊn/ (J-awjt). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn/ (JAWRJ-town). In Australian English: /dʒˈɔːdʒtaʊn/ (J-awjt).

Is "georgetown" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn/ (JAWRJ-town), while in British English it's /dʒˈɔːdʒtaʊn/ (J-awjt).

How to Pronounce "georgetown"

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georgetown

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/ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn/

JAWRJ-town

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɔrdʒgeorge·taʊntown

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