How to pronounce motherland
Say it like MUHTH-er-land. Motherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motherland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of motherland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-land.
What does motherland mean?
- The country of one's ancestors.
- The country of one's birth.
- Country of origin.
Where does motherland come from?
From mother + land. First attested in 1711.
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Questions about saying motherland
How do you pronounce motherland?
Say MUHTH-er-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motherland?
Motherland has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · land.
Is motherland 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 /ˈmʌðəlænd/ (MUHTH-uh-land).