How to Pronounce "township"
word
ˈtaʊnʃɪp
TOWN-ship
tˈaʊnʃɪp
TOWN-ship
Definition
A township is a small town or district, often used to refer to a local government area, especially in the US, Canada, and South Africa. It can also mean a rural area with its own administrative structure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaʊnʃɪp
British English
tˈaʊnʃɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOWN-ship
UK
TOWN-ship
Listen in Context
There is a small township near the river.
Each township has its own local government.
My aunt lives in a quiet township in Michigan.
The new shopping center serves the whole township.