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How to pronounce new hampshire

new hampshire
/nuː ˈhæmpʃər/

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New hampshire, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

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How do you pronounce new hampshire?

New hampshire is pronounced /nuː ˈhæmpʃər/ in American English.

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