How to pronounce eland
Say it like EE-lund. Eland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eland 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.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eland
American and British speakers say eland in essentially the same way: /ˈilənd/ in the US and /ˈiːlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-lund.
What does eland mean?
- A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh.
Where does eland come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans eland, from Dutch eland (“elk”), from Middle Dutch elant, from obsolete early modern German elend, from Middle High German elen, see German Elen for more.
Questions about saying eland
How do you pronounce eland?
Say EE-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈilənd/. In British English it is /ˈiːlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eland?
Eland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say eland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilənd/ and the British form is /ˈiːlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.