How to pronounce kirkland
Say it like KURK-lund. Kirkland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURK).
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- KURK
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirkland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kirkland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURK-lund.
What does kirkland mean?
- Land owned by the church.
Where does kirkland come from?
From kirk + land.
Questions about saying kirkland
How do you pronounce kirkland?
Say KURK-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝklənd/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːklənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirkland?
Kirkland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KURK). Broken into parts: KURK · lund.
Is kirkland 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 /ˈkɜːklənd/ (KURK-lund).