How to pronounce floodplain
Say it like FLUHD-playn. Floodplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floodplain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of floodplain
American and British speakers say floodplain in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHD-playn.
What does floodplain mean?
- A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.“tidal floodplain”
Where does floodplain come from?
From flood + plain.
Questions about saying floodplain
How do you pronounce floodplain?
Say FLUHD-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floodplain?
Floodplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say floodplain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.