How to pronounce landnam
Say it like LAND-nahm. Landnam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce landnam. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAND
- nahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landnam 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.
- nahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of landnam
American and British speakers say landnam in essentially the same way: /ˈlændnɑm/ in the US and /ˈlændnæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAND-nam.
What does landnam mean?
- The occupation of land, especially if previously uncultivated.
Where does landnam come from?
Borrowed from Danish landnam, from Old Norse landnám.
Questions about saying landnam
How do you pronounce landnam?
Say LAND-nahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændnɑm/. In British English it is /ˈlændnæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landnam?
Landnam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · nahm.
Do Americans and Brits say landnam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlændnɑm/ and the British form is /ˈlændnæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.