How to pronounce highlander
Say it like HY-lan-der. Highlander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪˌlændɚ/HY-lan-der
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- HY
- lan
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highlander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does highlander mean?
noun
- A person who inhabits the Scottish Highlands.
- Any person who lives in mountainous or hilly terrain.
- The Igorot people, referring to them originating from the Cordillera Mountain Range.
- A game format in which players are allowed no more than one of any card (except basic resource cards) in their decks.
Where does highlander come from?
From highland + -er.
Questions about saying highlander
How do you pronounce highlander?
Say HY-lan-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌlændɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highlander?
Highlander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · lan · der.