How to pronounce Highlands
Say it like HY-lundz. Highlands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- lundz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highlands 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.
- lundzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Highlands
American and British speakers say Highlands in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪləndz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪləndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-lundz.
What does Highlands mean?
- a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
Where does Highlands come from?
From high + lands.
Questions about saying Highlands
How do you pronounce Highlands?
Say HY-lundz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪləndz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪləndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Highlands?
Highlands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · lundz.
Do Americans and Brits say Highlands the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪləndz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪləndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.