How to pronounce Maryland
Say it like MER-uh-lund. Maryland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- uh
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maryland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Maryland
American and British speakers say Maryland in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛrələnd/ in the US and /ˈmærɪlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAR-ih-lund.
What does Maryland mean?
- A state of the United States; named for Queen Mary, queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. Capital: Annapolis. Largest city: Baltimore.
- A county of Liberia. Capital: Harper.
Where does Maryland come from?
From Mary + -land. Named after Henrietta Maria of France, the wife of Charles I of England.
Questions about saying Maryland
How do you pronounce Maryland?
Say MER-uh-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrələnd/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maryland?
Maryland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uh · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say Maryland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛrələnd/ and the British form is /ˈmærɪlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.