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How do you pronounce newtownards?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌnjuːtn̩ˈɑː(ɹ)dz/.
What does newtownards mean?
A town at the head of Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Where does newtownards come from?
Phono-semantic matching of Irish (Baile) Nua na hArda.

How to pronounce newtownards

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “newtownards”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌnjuːtn̩ˈɑː(ɹ)dz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “newtownards” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.