How to pronounce Eelam
Say it like EE-lam. Eelam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- lam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eelam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Eelam
American and British speakers say Eelam in essentially the same way: /ˈilæm/ in the US and /ˈiːlæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-lam.
What does Eelam mean?
- the independent state that the Tamil Tigers have fought for
Questions about saying Eelam
How do you pronounce Eelam?
Say EE-lam. The American pronunciation is /ˈilæm/. In British English it is /ˈiːlæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eelam?
Eelam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · lam.
Do Americans and Brits say Eelam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilæm/ and the British form is /ˈiːlæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.