How to pronounce Iceland
Say it like EYES-lund. Iceland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYES).
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- EYES
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iceland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Iceland
American and British speakers say Iceland in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪslənd/ in the US and /ˈaɪslənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYES-lund.
What does Iceland mean?
- an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
- a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle
Where does Iceland come from?
From ice + land.
Questions about saying Iceland
How do you pronounce Iceland?
Say EYES-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪslənd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪslənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Iceland?
Iceland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYES). Broken into parts: EYES · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say Iceland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪslənd/ and the British form is /ˈaɪslənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.