How do you pronounce Charlestown?

The pronunciation of "Charlestown" depends on the specific place you're referring to:

* Charlestown, Massachusetts: It's pronounced CHARLZ-town, with the emphasis on the first syllable.

* Charles Town, West Virginia: It's pronounced CHARLZ-town, with the emphasis on the first syllable.

* Charlestown, Indiana: It's pronounced CHARLZ-town, with the emphasis on the first syllable.

You'll notice that all of these towns pronounce the name the same way. However, in some other places, it may be pronounced differently. For example, the historical Charles Town, South Carolina, is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like CHAR-liz-town.

It's always helpful to provide context when asking about pronunciation, as it can vary depending on location.