How to pronounce landform
Say it like LAND-form. Landform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landform 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.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of landform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAND-fawm.
What does landform mean?
- Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley.
Where does landform come from?
From land + form.
Questions about saying landform
How do you pronounce landform?
Say LAND-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈlændfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landform?
Landform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · form.
Is landform 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 /ˈlændfɔːm/ (LAND-fawm).