How to pronounce landlord
Say it like LAND-lord. Landlord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- lord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landlord 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.
- lordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of landlord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAND-lawd.
What does landlord mean?
- a landowner who leases to others
Where does landlord come from?
From Middle English londlord, landlorde, from Old English landhlāford, equivalent to land + lord.
Questions about saying landlord
How do you pronounce landlord?
Say LAND-lord. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændˌlɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈlændˌlɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landlord?
Landlord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · lord.
Is landlord 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 /ˈlændˌlɔːd/ (LAND-lawd).