How to Pronounce "hampshire"
word
/ˈhæmpʃɪr/, /ˈhæmpʃɝ/, /ˈhæmʃɪr/, /ˈhæmʃɝ/
HAMP-shur
/ˈhæmpʃə/, /ˈhæmpʃɪə/, /ˈhæmʃə/, /ˈhæmʃɪə/
HAMP-shuh
Definition
Hampshire is a county located on the southern coast of England, known for its historic towns and countryside. It can also refer to a breed of pig or sheep developed there.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhæmpʃɪr/, /ˈhæmpʃɝ/, /ˈhæmʃɪr/, /ˈhæmʃɝ/
British English
/ˈhæmpʃə/, /ˈhæmpʃɪə/, /ˈhæmʃə/, /ˈhæmʃɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAMP-shur
UK
HAMP-shuh
Listen in Context
My aunt lives in Hampshire.
Hampshire is in the south of England.
The Hampshire pig is a popular breed on farms.
I visited a beautiful village in Hampshire last year.