Waltham, Massachusetts pronunciation guide
When Waltham was first settled in the 1600's, it was named after
Waltham, England, which was pronounced "wall" "thumb" with the emphasis
on the "wall". Along the way between then and now, the "thumb"
mutated into the Massachusetts sound of "ham", into
"Wall" "thamb", still with the emphasis on the
first syllable. I can't begin to guess how they pronounce it in
Waltham, Maine. Walt-hum?
For more tips on pronouncing places in New England, check out
The Wicked Good Guide to Boston English.
Waltham Community home page
Comments and suggestions welcome.
Send email to Scott Shurr at
ScottShurr@waltham-community.org
Created: April 19, 1998. Updated: 22 April 2003
...always under construction!
