How to pronounce Ireland
Say it like EYE-er-lund. Ireland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Ireland. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EYE
- er
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ireland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ireland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-uh-lund.
What does Ireland mean?
- A large island in northwestern Europe.
- A country in northwestern Europe.
Where does Ireland come from?
From Middle English Ireland, Irelond, Irlond, Irland, from Old English Īrland, from Old Irish Ériu + land.
Questions about saying Ireland
How do you pronounce Ireland?
Say EYE-er-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚlənd/. In British English it is /ˈaɪələnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ireland?
Ireland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · er · lund.
Is Ireland pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaɪələnd/ (EYE-uh-lund).