How do you pronounce "hempstead"?

In American English: /ˈhɛmpstɛd/ (HEHMPST-ehd). In British English: /hˈɛmpstɛd/ (H-ehmpst). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛmpstɛd/ (HEHMPST-ehd). In Australian English: /hˈɛmpstɛd/ (H-ehmpst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛmpstɛd/ (HEHMPST-ehd), while in British English it's /hˈɛmpstɛd/ (H-ehmpst).

How to Pronounce "hempstead"

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hempstead

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/ˈhɛmpstɛd/

HEHMPST-ehd

Syllable Breakdown

hɛmpsthemp·ɛdstead

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