How to pronounce Finland
Say it like FIN-land. Finland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Finland. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FIN
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Finland
American and British speakers say Finland in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnˌlænd/ in the US and /ˈfɪnlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-lund.
What does Finland mean?
- A Nordic country having borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia in Europe. Official name: Republic of Finland. Capital: Helsinki.
Where does Finland come from?
Ultimately, from Old Norse Finnland, equivalent to Finn + -land.
Questions about saying Finland
How do you pronounce Finland?
Say FIN-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Finland?
Finland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · land.
Do Americans and Brits say Finland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnˌlænd/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.