How to pronounce marchland
Say it like MARCH-land. Marchland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARCH).
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- MARCH
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marchland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- landKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of marchland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAHCH-land.
What does marchland mean?
- Land comprising the marches of a territory; borderland.
Where does marchland come from?
From march (“border region”) + land.
Questions about saying marchland
How do you pronounce marchland?
Say MARCH-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtʃlænd/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtʃlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marchland?
Marchland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARCH). Broken into parts: MARCH · land.
Is marchland 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 /ˈmɑːtʃlænd/ (MAHCH-land).