How to pronounce landfill
Say it like LAND-fil. Landfill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landfill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of landfill
American and British speakers say landfill in essentially the same way: /ˈlændˌfɪl/ in the US and /ˈlændfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAND-fil.
What does landfill mean?
- To dispose of (garbage) by burying it at a landfill site.
- A site at which refuse is buried under layers of earth.
- Such material that is disposed.
Where does landfill come from?
From land + fill.
Questions about saying landfill
How do you pronounce landfill?
Say LAND-fil. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændˌfɪl/. In British English it is /ˈlændfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landfill?
Landfill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say landfill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlændˌfɪl/ and the British form is /ˈlændfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.