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WillowbrookWord 86 of 100 · British place names
How to pronounce Norwich
/ˈnɒrɪdʒ/ British English
NORR·ij
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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NOR·wich
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NORR·ij
My tip
The w is silent: NORR-ij.
In a sentence
My cousin lives in Norwich.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce Norwich?
In British English, Norwich is pronounced /ˈnɒrɪdʒ/. Say it like this: NORR-ij. The w is silent: NORR-ij.
How many syllables are in Norwich?
When you say it, Norwich has 2 syllables: NORR-ij. The strong beat is the first one, NORR.
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