How to pronounce headland
Say it like HED-lund. Headland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of headland
American and British speakers say headland in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdlənd/ in the US and /ˈhɛdlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-lund.
What does headland mean?
- Coastal land that juts into the sea.
- The unplowed boundary of a field.
Where does headland come from?
From Middle English hedelond, hedelonde, from Old English hēafodland, hafudland (“boundary, headland”), equivalent to head + land.
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Questions about saying headland
How do you pronounce headland?
Say HED-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdlənd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headland?
Headland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say headland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdlənd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.