How to pronounce Flanders
Say it like FLAN-derz. Flanders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAN).
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- FLAN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flanders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Flanders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FLAHN-duz.
What does Flanders mean?
- A cultural region in the north of Belgium.
- A region of Belgium. Official name: Flemish Region.
- The principal railway station in Lille, capital of the above.
Where does Flanders come from?
From Middle English Flaundres, from Anglo-Norman Flaundre, Flaundres, from Middle Dutch Vlâendren pl, from Vlander, from Old Frisian, from Proto-West Germanic *flaumdr (“waterlogged land”), from *flaum (“flowing, current (water)”) (compare
Questions about saying Flanders
How do you pronounce Flanders?
Say FLAN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflændɚz/. In British English it is /ˈflɑːndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Flanders?
Flanders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAN). Broken into parts: FLAN · derz.
Is Flanders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɑːndəz/ (FLAHN-duz).