How to pronounce gelande
Say it like guh-LEN-duh. Gelande has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- guh
- LEN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelande pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelande
American and British speakers say gelande in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlɛndə/ in the US and /ɡəˈlɛndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LEN-duh.
What does gelande mean?
- terrain, area.
- a shortening of gelandesprung, a form of ski jumping.
Where does gelande come from?
From German Gelände (“terrain”).
Words that rhyme with gelande
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gelande.
Questions about saying gelande
How do you pronounce gelande?
Say guh-LEN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɛndə/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelande?
Gelande has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: guh · LEN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say gelande the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlɛndə/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlɛndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.