Pronunciation: [dˈɑːtməθ] (IPA) 
The word "Dartmouth" is spelled with a "d-" sound at the beginning, followed by an "ar" sound pronounced with a short "a" vowel. The "t" consonant is pronounced before the "m" consonant, and the "h" is silent. The IPA phonetic transcription of "Dartmouth" is /dɑrtməθ/. This spelling is used to represent the name of a town in the United Kingdom and a prestigious Ivy League college in the United States.
Dartmouth refers to several places around the world, but the most commonly referred to is Dartmouth, a town in Devon, England. Located in the southwestern part of the country, Dartmouth is a historic and picturesque port town situated on the banks of the River Dart.
Dartmouth is famous for its charming medieval and Elizabethan streets, and its historic buildings that reflect its maritime past, including the iconic Dartmouth Castle. The town is also renowned for being home to the prestigious Dartmouth Royal Naval College, where officers of the Royal Navy are trained.
The term Dartmouth can also refer to several educational institutions, with the most notable being Dartmouth College. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA, Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university. Founded in 1769, it holds a reputation for academic excellence and is recognized for its liberal arts curriculum.
Moreover, Dartmouth can also refer to a variety of other entities, such as places named after Dartmouth, individuals bearing the surname Dartmouth, or events and organizations named Dartmouth. These could include a wide range of locations, people, or things associated with the name Dartmouth, depending on the context in which it is used.
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The word "Dartmouth" has Anglo-Saxon origins and is composed of two elements: "Dart" and "mouth". "Dart" derives from the Old English word "daru", which means "a stream" or "a river or brook". "Mouth" comes from the Old English word "mūða", meaning "an opening" or "an estuary". Hence, "Dartmouth" originally referred to the town situated at the mouth of the River Dart in Devon, England.
