How to pronounce hinterland
Say it like HIN-ter-land. Hinterland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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US American/ˈhɪntɚˌlænd/HIN-ter-land
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- HIN
- ter
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hinterland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does hinterland mean?
noun
- The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
- The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
- A remote or undeveloped area.
Where does hinterland come from?
Borrowed from German Hinterland, from hinter (“behind”) + Land (“land”), cognate to English hinder (“back, rear”) + land.
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Questions about saying hinterland
How do you pronounce hinterland?
Say HIN-ter-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪntɚˌlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hinterland?
Hinterland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · ter · land.