How to pronounce docklands
Say it like DAH-klundz. Docklands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- klundz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docklands 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.
- klundzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of docklands
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-lundz.
What does docklands mean?
- An area of a town or city which contains, or used to contain, an industrial port.
Where does docklands come from?
From dock + lands.
Questions about saying docklands
How do you pronounce docklands?
Say DAH-klundz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkləndz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkləndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docklands?
Docklands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · klundz.
Is docklands 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 /ˈdɒkləndz/ (DOK-lundz).