How to Pronounce "germantown"
word
ˈdʒɝmənˌtaʊn
JUR-muhn-town
ˈdʒɜːmənˌtaʊn
JUR-muhn-town
Definition
Germantown is the name of several towns and neighborhoods in the United States, often originally settled by German immigrants. It is a proper noun used for specific places.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɝmənˌtaʊn
British English
ˈdʒɜːmənˌtaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUR-muhn-town
UK
JUR-muhn-town
Listen in Context
My cousin lives in Germantown.
We visited Germantown last summer.
There is a festival in Germantown every year.
If you're ever near Memphis, you should check out Germantown—it's a beautiful area.