How to pronounce dockland
Say it like DAH-klund. Dockland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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US American/ˈdɑklənd/DAH-klund
UK British/ˈdɒklənd/DOK-lund
- DAH
- klund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dockland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dockland
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-lund.
What does dockland mean?
noun
- The land area surrounding a dock, especially the renovated or gentrified areas surrounding a former dock.
Where does dockland come from?
From dock + land.
Questions about saying dockland
How do you pronounce dockland?
Say DAH-klund. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑklənd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒklənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dockland?
Dockland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · klund.
Is dockland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒklənd/ (DOK-lund).