How to pronounce Lapland
Say it like LAP-land. Lapland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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US American/ˈlæˌplænd/LAP-land
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- LAP
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does Lapland mean?
proper noun
- A region in northern Finland.
Where does Lapland come from?
From Lapp + -land.
Questions about saying Lapland
How do you pronounce Lapland?
Say LAP-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæˌplænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lapland?
Lapland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · land.