How to pronounce landlords
Say it like LAND-lordz. Landlords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- lordz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landlords 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.
- lordzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of landlords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAND-lawdz.
What does landlords mean?
- plural of landlord How to pronounce landlord
- third-person singular simple present indicative of landlord How to pronounce landlord
Questions about saying landlords
How do you pronounce landlords?
Say LAND-lordz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændˌlɔrdz/. In British English it is /ˈlændˌlɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landlords?
Landlords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · lordz.
Is landlords 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 /ˈlændˌlɔːdz/ (LAND-lawdz).