How to pronounce borderland
Say it like BOR-der-land. Borderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔrdərˌlænd/BOR-der-land
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- BOR
- der
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borderland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does borderland mean?
noun
- Land near a border; marches.
- An intermediate state, category, etc.
Where does borderland come from?
From border + land.
Questions about saying borderland
How do you pronounce borderland?
Say BOR-der-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdərˌlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borderland?
Borderland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · der · land.